Chicken Stock Paste

Chicken stock paste is a concentrated form of chicken stock, made by simmering chicken bones, meat, and vegetables (like carrots, onions, and celery) to create a flavourful broth, which is then reduced to a thick paste. It is used to impart a savoury, meaty chicken flavour to dishes.

Manufacturers add chicken stock paste to enhance and deepen the chicken flavour in a wide variety of savoury foods. It is commonly found in convenience meals such as pies, soups, gravies, sauces, and ready-to-eat sandwiches, where it provides a rich, umami base.

Chicken stock paste is not typically classified as a food additive and does not have an E-number. Its primary contribution to food is flavour. As with many savoury products, some commercial versions may be high in salt, and the NHS advises adults to consume no more than 6g of salt per day. There are no specific health concerns associated with chicken stock paste itself when consumed as part of a balanced diet.