Why is Vegetable Stock Cubes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cubes are made from refined ingredients such as palm oil, hydrolysed soy protein, corn starch and a blend of flavorings, and they include the antioxidant E392 (rosemary extract), which together place the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

The product provides 8.6 g of sugar per 100 g, which is modest, but its 39 g of salt per 100 g far exceeds recommended limits and can raise blood pressure, making it unsuitable for hypertensive individuals, while the sugar amount may still impact blood glucose control for diabetics.

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

Yes, celery is listed both as a flavored ingredient and as celery powder, and the allergen label explicitly mentions celery, so anyone allergic to celery should avoid this stock cube.

Sainsbury's • 100 g

Vegetable Stock Cubes

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Vegetable Stock Cubes are a dried vegetable broth concentrate designed for rehydration, falling into the Soup & Stock dietary family. They carry a NOVA 4 classification, indicating ultra‑processed status, and no Nutri‑Score is displayed on the packaging. With 24 g fat, 16 g saturated fat and 39 g salt per 100 g, the product is high in fat and salt while offering modest protein (8.3 g) and fiber (3 g) and contains sugars below the category average.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal324 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates17.3 g

Sugars8.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average bouillon products, this stock cube contains roughly double the fat (24 g vs 12.2 g), eight times the salt (39 g vs 1.1 g), and slightly less sugar (8.6 g vs 10.1 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Salt, Palm Oil, Yeast Extract, Hydrolysed Soya Protein, Corn Starch, Sugar, Flavourings (Celery), Celeriac Powder (Celery) (2%), Tomato Powder (1.4%), Celery Powder (1%), Onion Powder (0.4%), Leek Powder (0.3%), Turmeric, Antioxidant: Rosemary Extracts.

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Aldi, Bramwells

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