Vecon

Vegetable Stock

Barcode 5014284003003

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Vegetable Stock is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains hydrolysed soya protein and yeast extract, which are industrially processed flavor enhancers, as well as rapeseed oil used in an industrial stock base. According to the given rules, the presence of yeast extract, a pre-identified UPF ingredient, requires classifying the product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

UPF

hydrolyzed soy protein

A plant-based protein obtained by hydrolyzing soy proteins into shorter peptides and amino acids, used as a flavor enhancer or texturizer in foods.
OK

water. vegetable powders (9%) (celery. onion, garlic, spinach)
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

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

parsley. vegetable extracts (carrot, red pepper)
OK

salt

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

seaweed powder. rapeseed oil
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

beta-carotene

A naturally occurring pigment (carotenoid) found in plants; used as a dietary supplement and food colorant.
OK

ferrous sulfate
OK

vitamin c (ascorbic acid)

A water-soluble essential nutrient and antioxidant used as a dietary supplement and food additive.
OK

ground black pepper. riboflavin
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Vegetable Stock

Is Vegetable Stock ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Stock by Vecon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains hydrolysed soya protein and yeast extract, which are industrially processed flavor enhancers, as well as rapeseed oil used in an industrial stock base. According to the given rules, the presence of yeast extract, a pre-identified UPF ingredient, requires classifying the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Vegetable Stock are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Vegetable Stock as ultra-processed markers: hydrolyzed soy protein, 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.