Knorr

Organic Chicken Stock Pot

Barcode 8711200333189

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Yes — Organic Chicken Stock Pot is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts such as maltodextrin, gelling agents (xanthan gum, locust bean gum), yeast extract, caramel syrup used as colouring/flavouring, and natural flavourings. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

concentrated chicken stock (61%) (water, chicken powder)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

sugar

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

chicken fat + (6%)
OK

1% maltodextrin
OK

potassium chloride

Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
OK

natural chicken flavouring
OK

spices gelling agents (xanthan gum, locust bean gum 1)
OK

1% 1% yeast extract
OK

carrots (0.3%)
UPF

caramel syrup

A syrup produced from sugar with caramelization and often additional flavorings or color, used as a sweetener or flavoring in beverages and desserts; a processed syrup product.
OK

natural vegetable flavourings
OK

leek (0.1%)
OK

herbs. 1% certified organic ingredients (eu + non-eu agriculture) 1% 104g e

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Common questions about Organic Chicken Stock Pot

Is Organic Chicken Stock Pot ultra-processed?

Yes — Organic Chicken Stock Pot by Knorr is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts such as maltodextrin, gelling agents (xanthan gum, locust bean gum), yeast extract, caramel syrup used as colouring/flavouring, and natural flavourings. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA guidelines.

Which ingredients in Organic Chicken Stock Pot are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Organic Chicken Stock Pot as an ultra-processed marker: caramel syrup. 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.