To choose organic stock cubes online, first check that the product is identified as organic, then choose a vegetable or chicken recipe to suit your dishes and dietary needs. Compare allergens and salt content on a like-for-like basis, and remember to check availability at your selected store or for your chosen delivery option.
You want to identify the product as organic and check its ingredients before ordering. The Ministry of Agriculture explains that organic farming is covered by European regulations, so check the information for the specific product rather than relying on its name alone.
You need to choose between a vegetable or chicken recipe and check its ingredients. Depending on the product, Maggi, Carrefour Bio and Jardin BiO étic product listings include allergen information or warnings about possible traces.
You’re looking for a base for soups, pasta, rice or sauces, and want to make sure you can add your chosen product to your order. Check availability at your store and for your chosen collection or delivery option.
First, check that the product is organic and find out what recipe it uses. Then look at the nutritional information and availability for your order.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Organic identification | Look for organic information on the product page or packaging, then check the product name and ingredients. | If organic status is my main priority, I want to be able to identify the product clearly before adding it to my basket. Around 42% of shoppers would prioritise this check. |
| Recipe and allergens | Compare the vegetable or chicken base, allergenic ingredients and any warnings about traces for the exact product. | If I’m cooking without meat or need to account for an allergy, I need to know exactly what’s in the cube. The recipe’s suitability would come first for around 33% of shoppers. |
| Salt | Compare the ‘salt’ value on the same nutritional basis, taking into account the recommended amount and volume of water. | When I make stock, I want to understand how much prepared stock the salt content shown relates to. This would be a priority for around 17% of shoppers. |
| Local availability | Select your store or delivery option, then check your basket before placing your order. | If I’m relying on a specific product for my order, I want to know whether I can actually add it. Around 8% of shoppers would put availability first. |
Organic status alone doesn’t tell you everything about the ingredients in a stock cube. Depending on the product, the options listed by Maggi, Carrefour Bio and Jardin BiO étic may contain animal ingredients, allergens or warnings about traces.
Check the ingredients list for the exact product, and read the information on the packaging when it arrives.
A product page may still be available to view even if the product can’t be ordered from your chosen store. Carrefour, for example, lists one organic stock cube as unavailable for click and collect.
Select your store and collection or delivery option, then check your final basket and any possible substitutions.
A Carrefour listing features a pack of 32 organic stock cubes, ideal for households looking for this format.
A chicken option for shoppers looking for this type of stock in their order.
An Auchan vegetable and herb stock cube, sold in a pack of 8.
A vegetable stock cube for shoppers who want to compare ingredients and check for palm oil.
Check the organic information on the product page and packaging, along with the product name and ingredients list for the exact item. The Ministry of Agriculture explains that organic farming is covered by European regulations. The Auchan listings for two vegetable stock products, for example, display the EU organic logo and the AB mark.
No: ‘organic’ doesn’t mean a recipe is meat-free. Carrefour lists an organic product containing chicken. If you’re cooking without meat, check the ingredients list for the stock cube you choose, and look separately for allergens and warnings about traces.
Compare the salt content on the same basis, such as per 100 ml of prepared stock, taking into account the recommended dilution for each product. Comparing one cube with another doesn’t necessarily tell you how much salt is in the amount of stock you’ll make.
No: being able to view a product listing doesn’t guarantee that you can order the stock cube from your store. Carrefour lists one organic stock cube as unavailable for click and collect. Select your store and check your basket before placing your order.