Asda

Vegetable Bouillon Stock Mix

Barcode 5052449507867

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Yes — Vegetable Bouillon Stock Mix is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including hydrolysed maize protein (a flavor enhancer produced by hydrolysis), maltodextrin (an industrially processed refined starch sugar), palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), and unspecified flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

salt

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

potato starch

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

hydrolyzed maize protein

A protein hydrolysate derived from maize (corn). Used as a flavor enhancer or a source of protein; sometimes known as hydrolyzed corn protein. It may contain free amino acids and small peptides.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

flavouring (contains wheat)
OK

leek powder

Powder made from dried leek (Allium ampeloprasum), used as a spice or seasoning to add leek flavor.
OK

carrot powder

Dried, milled carrot used as a powder for flavoring or coloring; a single-ingredient, minimally processed pantry item.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

turmeric (ground)

A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

ground nutmeg

Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.

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Common questions about Vegetable Bouillon Stock Mix

Is Vegetable Bouillon Stock Mix ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Bouillon Stock Mix by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including hydrolysed maize protein (a flavor enhancer produced by hydrolysis), maltodextrin (an industrially processed refined starch sugar), palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), and unspecified flavouring. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Vegetable Bouillon Stock Mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Vegetable Bouillon Stock Mix as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, palm oil. 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.