Description
The product MAGGI CHICKEN BY 20 refers to a standard pack of Maggi Chicken Flavour Seasoning Cubes where a single retail unit contains 20 individual cubes.
This 20-cube pack is one of the most common and versatile ways Maggi is sold in the Nigerian market, representing a convenient and economical option for home cooks.
🐔 MAGGI CHICKEN CUBES (20 PCS): Detailed Product Information
Maggi Chicken Cubes are an essential ingredient in most Nigerian kitchens, used to enhance the savoury flavour (umami) of soups, stews, rice, and sauces.
Key Product Summary
Brand: Maggi (Nestlé)
Flavour: Chicken
Pack Size: 20 Cubes (The standard “roll” or sachet pack size).
Cube Weight: Each cube is typically 4\text{g}. The total net weight of the pack is usually 80\text{g} (4g x 20 cubes).
Primary Use: A flavour enhancer used in almost all savoury dishes, adding a rich, meaty, chicken base.
Key Ingredients and Benefits
Maggi cubes are a blend of salt, starches, flavour enhancers, and seasoning designed to deliver a consistent savoury taste.
Ingredients Base: Iodised Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG – as a flavour enhancer), Sugar, Starch, Refined Palm Oil, Onion, and Chicken Flavouring.
Fortification: Maggi cubes in Nigeria are fortified with essential micronutrients:
Iodine: The cubes contain iodised salt, which helps consumers meet their daily Iodine needs (crucial for thyroid function and preventing goitre).
Iron: Maggi cubes are also often fortified with Iron, which is necessary for blood formation.
Packaging Context
The “Maggi Chicken by 20” packaging often refers to a plastic-wrapped sachet or roll containing the 20 individually wrapped cubes, ready for retail sale. This is sometimes called a “stick.”
