Kallø

Organic Beef Stock Cubes 8 Pack

Barcode 5013665112259

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Yes — Organic Beef Stock Cubes 8 Pack is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients/additives: sustainable palm fat (palm oil), beef natural flavour, yeast extract, and caramelized sugar. Sustainable palm fat (palm oil) is a highly refined industrial oil; beef natural flavour and yeast extract are processed flavour enhancers; and caramelized sugar is an industrially processed sugar used for colour and flavour. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, the presence of these ingredients makes the whole product an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

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.
UPF

palm oil

A plant-derived oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms. Common cooking oil, often refined; considered a highly processed fat.
OK

mixed vegetables (onion, carrot, mushroom)

A combination of common vegetables (onion, carrot, mushroom) used as ingredients or garnish.
OK

sugar

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

beef natural flavour

A natural flavouring derived from beef used to impart beef-like taste; an isolated flavor additive.
OK

caramelized sugar

Sugar heated until it browns and develops a toasty, caramel flavor; a basic sugar product used for sweetness and color.
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

beef powder

Dehydrated beef from which moisture has been removed to create a concentrated powder used for flavoring; typically used in broth, seasoning blends, or meat-based products.
OK

beef fat

Rendered fat from beef, used as a flavorful fat component in various foods; common in blends, sausages, and processed meats.
OK

herbs and spices (parsley, black pepper, rosemary, garlic, turmeric, bay)

A blended mixture of dried herbs and spices commonly used to season dishes. Includes parsley, black pepper, rosemary, garlic, turmeric, and bay leaf.

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Common questions about Organic Beef Stock Cubes 8 Pack

Is Organic Beef Stock Cubes 8 Pack ultra-processed?

Yes — Organic Beef Stock Cubes 8 Pack by Kallø is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed ingredients/additives: sustainable palm fat (palm oil), beef natural flavour, yeast extract, and caramelized sugar. Sustainable palm fat (palm oil) is a highly refined industrial oil; beef natural flavour and yeast extract are processed flavour enhancers; and caramelized sugar is an industrially processed sugar used for colour and flavour. According to the NOVA criteria and the provided rules, the presence of these ingredients makes the whole product an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Organic Beef Stock Cubes 8 Pack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Organic Beef Stock Cubes 8 Pack as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, beef natural flavour, yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.