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Chicken Stock Pot by OXO
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Chicken Stock Pot

Barcode 96199695
Scanned  23  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chicken Stock Pot is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients such as dried glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar), flavourings and natural rosemary flavouring (added flavourings), gelling agent (pectin), yeast extract (a processed flavour enhancer), and preservative (potassium sorbate). Any presence of such additives or industrial ingredients makes the product UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    lodised salt
  • UPF
    dried glucose syrup
    Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
  • OK
    chicken stock (6%) (chicken bone stock, water, chicken fat, salt)
  • OK
    chicken fat
    Rendered fat from chicken, a basic animal fat used for flavor and mouthfeel in cooking and processed foods.
  • UPF
    pectin
    Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • 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
    yeast extract (yeast, vegetable extract)
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • UPF
    lactic acid
    A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • OK
    beetroot powder
    Powdered beetroot, a single-ingredient, minimally processed vegetable powder used as a color or flavoring.
  • OK
    carrot powder
    Dried, milled carrot used as a powder for flavoring or coloring; a single-ingredient, minimally processed pantry item.
  • OK
    dried parsley
    Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
  • OK
    turmeric (ground)
    A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
  • UPF
    potassium sorbate
    Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.
  • OK
    ground bay leaf
    Dried ground leaves of the bay laurel used as a spice or flavoring in soups, stews, and sauces.
  • UPF
    rosemary flavouring
    Herbal extract used to impart rosemary aroma and taste in foods.

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Common questions about Chicken Stock Pot

Is Chicken Stock Pot ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Stock Pot by OXO is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients such as dried glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar), flavourings and natural rosemary flavouring (added flavourings), gelling agent (pectin), yeast extract (a processed flavour enhancer), and preservative (potassium sorbate). Any presence of such additives or industrial ingredients makes the product UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chicken Stock Pot are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Chicken Stock Pot as ultra-processed markers: dried glucose syrup, pectin, flavourings, lactic acid, potassium sorbate, rosemary flavouring. 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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