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

The product is a dehydrated cube that includes added flavor enhancers and processed fats, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; its additives are monosodium glutamate (E621), disodium inosinate (E631) and disodium guanylate (E627).

How does the sodium (salt) content in this vegetable stock affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.98 g of salt (≈390 mg sodium) per 100 g, the stock contributes a moderate amount of sodium and should be used sparingly by people managing high blood pressure to stay within recommended daily limits.

Is the palm fat used in this stock a concern for sustainability and health?

Palm fat contributes 0.2 g of saturated fat per 100 g, which has minimal impact on nutrition, but its production is linked to deforestation and threatened species, making it a sustainability concern.

Kania, LIDL • 120g

Vegetable stock

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Vegetable stock is a dehydrated vegetable broth cube marketed as a plant‑based, gluten‑free seasoning. It belongs to the Spices & seasonings dietary family, carries a Nutri‑Score of not‑applicable and a NOVA level of 4, and provides very low sugar (0.1 g) and fat (0.4 g) per 100 g while delivering 0.98 g of salt. The product is vegan and low in calories, but its ultra‑processed nature, inclusion of palm fat, flavor enhancers such as MSG, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, and the presence of celery as an allergen plus possible traces of gluten, soy, mustard, eggs and milk are notable downsides.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal5 kcal

Fat0.4 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates0.4 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar bouillon products, this stock contains only 0.1 g of sugar and 0.4 g of fat per 100 g, both far below the category averages of 10.1 g sugar and 12.19 g fat, while its salt level of 0.98 g is slightly under the typical 1.14 g.

Ingredients

salt, palm fat, potato starch, flavor enhancers: monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, 4% vegetables (1,8% onion, 1,2% locust 0,5% leek, 0,5% parsnip), caramelized sugar, yeast extract, spices (contains celery), 0,5% parsley, possible traces of cereals containing gluten, soy, mustard, eggs and milk,

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