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

The cubes are made from refined salt, starch, vegetable fats, yeast extract, chicken fat, flavorings and other isolated ingredients that are combined and dehydrated, a process that defines ultra‑processing; the only listed additive is E392 (rosemary extract) used as an antioxidant, alongside natural flavorings.

How does the high salt content in Chicken Stock Cubes affect a hypertensive diet?

With approximately 50 g of salt per 100 g, the cubes can significantly increase daily sodium intake, which may raise blood pressure and exacerbate hypertension, so they should be used sparingly or diluted with low‑salt liquids for people monitoring their salt consumption.

Is the celery seed in Chicken Stock Cubes a concern for people with a celery allergy?

Yes. Celery seeds are listed among the spices, and the product is flagged for the celery allergen, so anyone allergic to celery should avoid this stock cube.

Knorr • 200 g

Chicken Stock Cubes

Dried Products

Product Insights

Chicken Stock Cubes are dehydrated poultry broth cubes marketed for culinary use, falling under the Seasonings & Sauces dietary group. Classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, it carries no Nutri‑Score, contains roughly 50 g of salt and 15 g of fat per 100 g – far above typical broth averages, but it is low in sugar and free from added MSG, artificial preservatives and colors. Although the packaging lists a vegetarian claim and is gluten‑free, the cubes contain chicken fat and chicken meat, include allergens such as celery and chicken, and incorporate palm‑oil‑based vegetable fat and the additive rosemary extract (E392).

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal7 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for dried broth products (≈5 g salt, 7 g fat, 33 g sugar per 100 g), these stock cubes provide about ten times more salt and double the fat while delivering only a fraction of the typical sugar content.

Ingredients

salt, starch, vegetable fats (palm, shea, sal), yeast extract, sugar, chicken fat (3%) [chicken fat, antioxidant (extracts of rosemary)], flavourings, chicken (1%) [chicken, salt, antioxidant (extracts of rosemary)], spices (turmeric, pepper, celery seeds), lemon juice powder (maltodextrin, lemon juice), onion powder ¹, parsley, caramel syrup, maltodextrin,

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