Knorr

Chicken stock cube

Barcode 8722700750185

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Yes — Chicken stock cube is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined vegetable fat), yeast extract, flavourings, maltodextrin, and caramel syrup. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

salt

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

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

vegetable fats (palm, shea, sal)
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

sugar

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

chicken fat (3%) [chicken fat
OK

antioxidant (extracts of rosemary)]
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 (1%) [chicken
OK

spices (turmeric, pepper, celery seeds)
OK

lemon juice powder (maltodextrin, lemon juice)
OK

onion powder ¹
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
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.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.

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Common questions about Chicken stock cube

Is Chicken stock cube ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken stock cube by Knorr is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil (a highly refined vegetable fat), yeast extract, flavourings, maltodextrin, and caramel syrup. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Chicken stock cube are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Chicken stock cube as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, flavourings, caramel syrup, maltodextrin. 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.