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Hugh's classic vegetable stock by River Cottage
River Cottage

Hugh's classic vegetable stock

Barcode 5065006753003
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Hugh's classic vegetable stock is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic vegetables, herbs, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, and common spices. There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or ultra-processed ingredients. Therefore, it is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    celery
    A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
  • OK
    leek
    A vegetable in the onion family with a mild, sweet flavour, often used as a flavour base or side dish.
  • OK
    fennel
    A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    extra virgin olive oil
    A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • 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
    bay leaf
    A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.

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Common questions about Hugh's classic vegetable stock

Is Hugh's classic vegetable stock ultra-processed?

No — Hugh's classic vegetable stock by River Cottage is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic vegetables, herbs, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, and common spices. There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or ultra-processed ingredients. Therefore, it is not classified as an ultra-processed food under 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.

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