Chicken stock

Barcode 5060161210156

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No — Chicken stock is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of water, chicken bones, and basic culinary vegetables and herbs/spices, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed ingredients. This aligns with a traditional homemade stock and is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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spring water

A basic, clear beverage water sourced from natural springs, suitable for drinking and as a diluent in recipes.
OK

chicken bones

Bones from chicken, used to make stock, broth, or as a culinary ingredient for flavor and mineral content.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
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garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
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tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

black peppercorns
OK

bay leaves

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Common questions about Chicken stock

Is Chicken stock ultra-processed?

No — Chicken stock is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of water, chicken bones, and basic culinary vegetables and herbs/spices, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed ingredients. This aligns with a traditional homemade stock and is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.