Tesco

Vegetable Stock Pots

Barcode 5054269483710

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Yes — Vegetable Stock Pots is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: glucose syrup, yeast extract, dextrose, concentrated carrot juice, flavouring, and the stabiliser tara gum. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

salt

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

celery powder

Dried ground celery used as a spice or seasoning in soups, gravies, and spice blends.
OK

sunflower oil

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

carrot juice concentrate

Juice concentrated from carrots, used as a flavoring or base for soups, sauces, and vegetarian dishes.
OK

caster sugar

Finely granulated white sugar used in baking.
OK

onion concentrate
OK

stabiliser (tara gum). carrot
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

celery extract

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Common questions about Vegetable Stock Pots

Is Vegetable Stock Pots ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Stock Pots by Tesco 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: glucose syrup, yeast extract, dextrose, concentrated carrot juice, flavouring, and the stabiliser tara gum. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Vegetable Stock Pots are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Vegetable Stock Pots as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, yeast extract, dextrose, carrot juice concentrate, flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Vegetable Stock Pots?

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?

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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.