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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes multiple processed ingredients such as yeast extract, natural flavourings, an antioxidant (rosemary extract), gelling agents (agar and xanthan gum), and added sugar, all of which go beyond simple cooking stock.

Is this chicken broth suitable for low‑sodium or hypertensive diets?

Yes; with only 0.002 g of salt per 100 g, the broth is extremely low in sodium and can be incorporated safely into low‑sodium or hypertension‑friendly meal plans.

Do the chicken and celery ingredients pose allergy risks?

The product lists chicken and celery as allergens, so individuals sensitive to these foods should avoid it.

Newgate • 8x24g pots

Chicken Stock Pots

Broths

Product Insights

Chicken Stock Pots are concentrated chicken broth sold by Newgate in Lidl, packaged as 8 × 24 g pots for quick preparation and classified in the soups & broths dietary family. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of A and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed item because of added flavour enhancers, gelling agents and antioxidants. Nutritionally it delivers only 4 kcal, 0.2 g fat, 0.1 g saturated fat, 0.1 g sugars and 0.002 g salt per 100 g, making it very low‑calorie and low‑salt, yet it contains chicken and celery allergens and several food additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal4 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates0.3 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average bouillon product, this chicken stock contains dramatically less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, offering an exceptionally low‑calorie, low‑salt broth.

Ingredients

41708000 Concentrated chicken stock Ingredients 63% Concentrated Chicken Stock (Water, Chicken), Salt, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavourings, 4% Chicken Fat (Chicken Fat, Antioxidant: Extracts of Rosemary), Sugar, Vegetables (0.3% Carrot, Leek, Celery, 0.2% Onion, Cabbage), Gelling Agents: Agar, Xanthan Gum; Spices (Turmeric, 0.1% Parsley). Allergy Advice

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