Kallo

Organic vegetable stock cubes

Barcode 5013665103554

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Yes — Organic vegetable stock cubes is ultra-processed.

Product contains yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient) and refined palm oil (sustainable palm oil), which is a highly processed oil. These industrial ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

palm oil

Palm oil derived from the fruit of oil palms, a common edible oil used in cooking and processed foods.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

vegetables 6.8% (celery, onion, carrot, parsnip, tomato) sunflower oil
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

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
OK

herbs and spices (lovage, turmeric, parsley, black pepper)

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Common questions about Organic vegetable stock cubes

Is Organic vegetable stock cubes ultra-processed?

Yes — Organic vegetable stock cubes by Kallo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient) and refined palm oil (sustainable palm oil), which is a highly processed oil. These industrial ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Organic vegetable stock cubes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Organic vegetable stock cubes as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Organic vegetable stock cubes?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Hugh's classic vegetable stock by River Cottage. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.