Why is Organic Chicken Broth classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The broth is considered ultra‑processed because it includes concentrated chicken broth, chicken flavor, added sugar, onion powder, vegetable powders and turmeric, all of which are industrially processed ingredients. The label reports zero listed additives, so no preservative or coloring agents are declared.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.4 g of sugar and 0.04 g of salt per 100 ml, the broth is low in both nutrients, making it a suitable flavor base for people managing blood glucose or blood pressure, provided the overall daily intake remains balanced.

Is the celery in this product a concern for people with a celery allergy?

Celery is listed as an ingredient and appears in the allergen tags, so anyone with a known celery allergy should avoid this broth to prevent an allergic reaction.

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Organic Chicken Broth

Broths

Product Insights

Organic Chicken Broth is a cooking stock and broth product made with organic chicken, vegetables and spices. It carries a Nutri-Score of A and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed item due to the inclusion of concentrated broth, flavorings and added sugar. While it supplies modest protein and is low in fat, sugar and salt, it contains cholesterol and does not meet a low‑sodium profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal225 kcal

Energy941 kJ

Fat10.9 g

Saturated Fat6.4 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical broth averages, this product has markedly lower sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt levels.

Ingredients

Organic chicken broth (water, organic concentrated chicken broth), Organic chicken flavour (contains organic chicken), Organic cane sugar, Organic onion powder, Organic vegetables (organic carrot, organic onion, organic celery), Organic flavour (organic yeast extract, organic dried sugar cane syrup, natural flavour), Organic turmeric

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