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Organic Chicken Bouillon Base, 8 OZ
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Organic Chicken Bouillon Base, 8 OZ

BETTER THAN BOUILLON
Available at Whole Foods
10
Calories
0.99g
Protein
0.99g
Sugars
700mg
Sodium
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'll find this concentrated chicken bouillon in the soup and pantry aisle — a go-to for quick weeknight soups, gravies, and flavor boosts when you want stock without the simmer time. It feels comforting and practical, a seasoned shortcut that can evoke homemade chicken broth in an instant. The presence of industrial ingredients like maltodextrin, flavorings, yeast extract and food starch and its concentrated/paste form indicate heavy formulation and processing typical of ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 TSP
Servings per Container: 38
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium700mg30%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars0.99g
Protein0.99g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

ROASTED, CHICKEN*, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN*, CANE, SUGAR*, FLAVORING*, YEAST, EXTRACT, FOOD, STARCH*, TURMERIC*..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, flavorings, yeast extract, food starch) and is a formulated concentrate rather than a minimally processed food, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Organic Chicken Bouillon Base, 8 OZ

The chicken bouillon base can be a healthy addition to your pantry, especially if you're looking to add flavor without the calories—just 10 per teaspoon! It’s low in sugar and free from artificial preservatives, which is a plus. However, keep in mind it’s high in sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to use it sparingly.

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