Kallo Organic Vegetable Stock Cubes — OKAY
Munch or Dump rates Kallo Organic Vegetable Stock Cubes by kallø OKAY — score 60/90.
It's basically an organic salt cube. Sea salt is the #1 ingredient and actual vegetables are only 6.8%, but there are no artificial additives, so it lands in the middle as a small-use seasoning.
Why this verdict
- No artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or added MSG
- Certified organic and a short, recognizable list
- But sea salt is the #1 ingredient - very high sodium
- Actual vegetables are only 6.8%; palm oil and sugar rank higher
- Two sugar sources (sugar + caramelised sugar) and two refined oils
Ingredients (9)
- Sea Salt (safe) — Small amount for flavor balance.
- potato starch (moderate) — Refined starch used as the bulking base; empty carbs with no real nutrition.
- Sustainable Palm Oil (moderate) — Refined saturated-fat oil; RSPO-sourced is better for the planet but still a refined fat.
- Sugar (concerning) — Added sugar, third by weight, feeds yeast and adds sweetness with no nutritional benefit.
- Vegetables (celery, onion, parsnip, tomato) (safe) — The 'vegetable' part - but only 6.8% of the cube, so more flavour note than nutrition.
- Sunflower Oil (moderate) — Refined seed oil adding calories and helping the coating stick.
- YEAST EXTRACT (moderate) — Natural MSG source stacked with the other enhancers to amplify umami.
- caramelised sugar (moderate) — Used in tiny amounts for colour rather than sweetness; minor added sugar.
- Herbs and spices (lovage, turmeric, parsley, black pepper) (safe) — Real herbs and spices for flavour; harmless and a small positive.