Vegetable Stock Cubes product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Vegetable Stock Cubes Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Aldi

Vegetable Stock Cubes is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Aldi. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Palm Oil, Sugar affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes palm oil and sugar, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. However, the presence of vegetable extracts and natural flavorings contributes positively to the overall quality assessment.

Main concern

Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its use.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains vegetable extracts like onion powder and dried carrot, which enhance flavor naturally.
  • Natural flavorings derived from celery and other vegetables indicate a focus on taste without synthetic additives.

Concerns

  • Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its use.
  • Sugar is included, which may not be necessary in a stock cube and raises questions about overall composition.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3864627

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Allergens detected: celery

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications associated with its use.; Sugar is included, which may not be necessary in a stock cube and raises questions about overall composition.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Aldi — Vegetable Stock Cubes has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Aldi — Vegetable Stock Cubes has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Aldi products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Aldi — Vegetable Stock Cubes has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes palm oil and sugar, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. However, the presence of vegetable extracts and natural flavorings contributes positively to the overall quality assessment. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains vegetable extracts like onion powder and dried carrot, which enhance flavor naturally.; Natural flavorings derived from celery and other vegetables indicate a focus on taste without synthetic additives.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: celery. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: salt, onion powder, dried carrot. See the Ingredients section above.

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