Extra special Roast chicken stock

Barcode 5054781701736

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No — Extra special Roast chicken stock is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The ingredients are chicken stock, yeast extract, chicken fat, salt, chicken, and sugar. Yeast extract is a processed ingredient but not necessarily an ultra-processed additive in the NOVA sense, and the rest are basic culinary ingredients. There are no industrial additives like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, gelling agents, industrial syrups, or flavorings listed, so this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food under the provided criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

chicken stock

A liquid made by simmering chicken bones and vegetables; used as a base for soups and sauces.
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

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
OK

salt

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

chicken

A basic animal protein used in many dishes; commonly sold as fresh or processed meat.
OK

sugar

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

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Common questions about Extra special Roast chicken stock

Is Extra special Roast chicken stock ultra-processed?

No — Extra special Roast chicken stock is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The ingredients are chicken stock, yeast extract, chicken fat, salt, chicken, and sugar. Yeast extract is a processed ingredient but not necessarily an ultra-processed additive in the NOVA sense, and the rest are basic culinary ingredients. There are no industrial additives like artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, gelling agents, industrial syrups, or flavorings listed, so this would not be classified as an ultra-processed food under the provided criteria.

Which ingredients in Extra special Roast chicken stock are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Extra special Roast chicken stock 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?

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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.