Knorr

Knorr zero salt chicken stock cubes

Barcode 8710522941058

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Yes — Knorr zero salt chicken stock cubes is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as glucose syrup and flavourings, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

vegetable fat (shea)
OK

toasted onion powder
OK

sugar

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

chicken powder (chicken, antioxidant (rosemary extracts)) (2.5%)
OK

herbs (parsley, rosemary)
OK

chicken fat (chicken fat (chicken) antioxidant (rosemary extracts)) (1%)
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

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
OK

carrots

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

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
OK

lovage root

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Common questions about Knorr zero salt chicken stock cubes

Is Knorr zero salt chicken stock cubes ultra-processed?

Yes — Knorr zero salt chicken stock cubes by Knorr is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as glucose syrup and flavourings, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Knorr zero salt chicken stock cubes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Knorr zero salt chicken stock cubes as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, flavourings. 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.