Knorr

Stock cube beef

Barcode 8710522941157

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Yes — Stock cube beef is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients/additives including glucose syrup (refined sugar syrup) and added flavorings, which fall under NOVA group 4.

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)
UPF

flavorings

A generic term for added flavoring substances, which may include natural or artificial flavors, essential oils, or synthetic compounds used to impart taste.
OK

toasted onion powder (8%)
OK

potato starch

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

sugar

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

beef fat (beef fat, antioxidant (rosemary extracts)) (3%)
OK

beef powder (2,5%)
OK

spices (pepper, nutmeg, lovage roots, clove)
OK

spices (parsley, rosemary)
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

carrots

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

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Common questions about Stock cube beef

Is Stock cube beef ultra-processed?

Yes — Stock cube beef by Knorr is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed ingredients/additives including glucose syrup (refined sugar syrup) and added flavorings, which fall under NOVA group 4.

Which ingredients in Stock cube beef are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Stock cube beef as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, flavorings. 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.