Baxters

Chicken broth

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Yes — Chicken broth is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains several ultra-processed indicators according to NOVA: flavouring (non-specific industrial flavouring), modified maize starch (a chemically/physically modified starch used as an industrial thickener), and yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient and industrial flavour enhancer). Because at least one such ingredient is present, the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

cooked rice (water, rice)
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

peas

Small, round, green legumes typically used as a vegetable.
OK

chicken (2.5%)
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

chicken stock (water, chicken)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

modified maize štarch
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
OK

parsey
OK

white pepper. fyou have any comments or require more information
OK

please contact: baxters food group
OK

fochabers
OK

scotland
OK

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Common questions about Chicken broth

Is Chicken broth ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken broth by Baxters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains several ultra-processed indicators according to NOVA: flavouring (non-specific industrial flavouring), modified maize starch (a chemically/physically modified starch used as an industrial thickener), and yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient and industrial flavour enhancer). Because at least one such ingredient is present, the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Chicken broth are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chicken broth as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Chicken broth?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Chicken bone broth by Freja. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.