Freja

Chicken bone broth

Barcode 5070000140100

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No — Chicken bone broth is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of water, chicken bones, vegetables, herbs, spices, and sea salt. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed ingredients per NOVA. This resembles a traditional homemade broth.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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chicken bones (meat-bearing)

Bones with some residual meat; commonly used to simmer for stock or broth to extract flavor and gelatin.
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onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
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sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
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rosemary

A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
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thyme

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

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

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Common questions about Chicken bone broth

Is Chicken bone broth ultra-processed?

No — Chicken bone broth by Freja is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of water, chicken bones, vegetables, herbs, spices, and sea salt. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other ultra-processed ingredients per NOVA. This resembles a traditional homemade broth.

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.