Asda

Vegetable stock pots

Barcode 5054781701712

Yes — Vegetable stock pots is ultra-processed.

Product contains ultra-processed ingredients including yeast extract, unspecified flavourings, and gelling agents (agar, xanthan gum), so it is classified as UPF according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

concentrated vegetable stock(62%) (water, carrot 1,5%, tomato, red pepper, celery, red onion, leek (0,2%), cabbage)
OK

salt

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

sunflower oil

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

flavourings (contains celery)
OK

sugar

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

gelling agents (agar, xanthan gum)
OK

spices (turmeric, parsley) acidity regulator (lactic acid)

Common questions about Vegetable stock pots

Is Vegetable stock pots ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable stock pots by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains ultra-processed ingredients including yeast extract, unspecified flavourings, and gelling agents (agar, xanthan gum), so it is classified as UPF according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Vegetable stock pots are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Vegetable stock pots 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.