Kallø

Organic Vegetable Stock Cubes

Barcode 5013665112273

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Yes — Organic Vegetable Stock Cubes is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains sustainable palm oil (a refined industrial oil) and yeast extract (an industrially processed flavour enhancer). These ingredients make the overall product UPF according to the NOVA classification, even though it also contains some minimally processed components like vegetables, herbs, and spices.

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, parsnip, tomato)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
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)

A blend of herbs and spices including lovage, turmeric, parsley, and 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 Kallø is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains sustainable palm oil (a refined industrial oil) and yeast extract (an industrially processed flavour enhancer). These ingredients make the overall product UPF according to the NOVA classification, even though it also contains some minimally processed components like vegetables, herbs, and spices.

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 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.