Why is Organic Chicken Stock Pot classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra‑processed because it is a reconstituted concentrate that combines several industrially treated ingredients, including chicken powder, maltodextrin, potassium chloride, xanthan gum, locust bean gum and yeast extract, all of which are listed as additives.

How does the high salt content of this stock affect people with hypertension or other salt‑sensitive conditions?

With 14.2 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides about 236 % of the recommended daily limit, which can raise blood pressure and should be limited or diluted for individuals who need to control sodium intake.

Is this chicken stock suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or keto diets?

The stock is gluten‑free but not vegan because it contains chicken stock, chicken fat and other animal‑derived ingredients; it is low in carbs and sugars, making it compatible with a keto approach if the high salt content is taken into account.

Knorr • 4 x 26g

Organic Chicken Stock Pot

Dried Products

Product Insights

Organic Chicken Stock Pot is an organic, gluten‑free dried broth concentrate that rehydrates into a savory chicken soup base. It falls under the soups and broths group in the French PNNS classification, carries a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed label and has no Nutri‑Score assigned. While it is low in sugar, fat and calories, it contains a high amount of salt (14.2 g per 100 g) and includes additives such as maltodextrin, potassium chloride and gum stabilizers, which may be concerns for health‑focused consumers.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal117 kcal

Fat6.6 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars7.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical dried broths, this stock contains far less sugar, fat and calories but its salt level is more than double the category average.

Ingredients

Concentrated chicken stock (61%) (water, chicken powder), salt, sugar, chicken fat + (6%), 1% maltodextrin, potassium chloride, natural chicken flavouring, spices gelling agents (xanthan gum, locust bean gum 1), 1% 1% yeast extract, carrots (0.3%), caramel syrup, natural vegetable flavourings, leek (0.1%), herbs. 1% certified organic ingredients (EU + Non-EU agriculture) 1% 104g e

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