OXO cube hack dubbed a game-changer as it stops lumps forming in mere seconds

Makers of the iconic cube say its silver foil packaging has a helpful method which is built into its design. This is said to result in little mess as you break it up

A 'game-changing' hack using a stock cube is said to stop lumps forming in your dishes in seconds.

The famous OXO cube is well known for adding quick flavour to food and is useful for parents with families who don’t have a lot of time in their lives. But opening up its foil wrapping can often be quite messy while preparing food and can leave you with discoloured and strong smelling fingers.

This method of opening an OXO cube, has however been revealed as the the wrong way to open the stock cube. Makers of the cube say its silver foil packaging has a helpful method which is built into its design. This is said to result in little mess as you break up the stock cube and lead to an even powder which is lump free.

Cooks are told to "unfold the flaps on each side of the cube" and it will become a flat sachet shape and neatly crumble the contents inside. They are then asked to open it and will then be able to pour the powder into the food you are cooking.

It was not long until the genius hack went viral on social media. Many people shared the 'secret hack' and added others of their own. Channels on various social media feeds were astonished at the discovery shown on YouTube which they said gave them knowledge to transform how they cook.

On the social media platform 'X' one person said: "I'm 54 yrs on this planet and never knew until today that you should squish an Oxo cube into a sachet type shape and simply tear off a corner and pour away - no bits of foil and no messy fingers. One gets wise with age one does."

Another poster said: "I have just watched a video on how to open an Oxo cube.....yes really & it was a revelation!!! Bet you’ve been doing it wrong too!!!!" Another commenter said: "I don't remember seeing this before and now I'm planning tomorrow's dinner around an Oxo cube."

In 2020 The Mirror told of the hack which emerged during lockdown: "The little foil packet has tabs on the sides, which you're actually supposed to lift up rather than rip like we usually do. Once you've opened them up you should carefully crush the stock inside the packaging.

It then turns into a little flat-packed parcel which makes it incredibly easy to pour into our food prep without any mess. One fan wrote took to social media to say: "I didn't know that either and yes I have probably used hundreds of them over the years." And another added: "Well cant believe it. I'm gobsmacked just tried it and it really works. I will never get OXO all over my fingers again."