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Better Than Bouillon Organic Seasoned Chicken Base
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Better Than Bouillon Organic Seasoned Chicken Base

Better Than Bouillon
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
700mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Better Than Bouillon Organic Seasoned Chicken Base is a concentrated savory paste sold in an 8 oz jar that lives on the supermarket shelf next to broths, canned stocks, bouillon cubes and other soup bases — often in the soup and pantry aisle and sometimes near the store's organic or natural foods section. The label leans into an artisanal, home-chef persona: roasted chicken, organic claims and rustic photography give it a wholesome, culinary credibility aimed at busy cooks who care about ingredient sourcing but want convenience. Shoppers reach for it during weekly meal-prep runs, lazy weekend cooking sessions, or when throwing together last-minute soups, gravies, marinades and slow-cooker meals. The jar contains a dense, brown paste that dissolves easily in hot water; users scoop with a teaspoon, whisk into sauces or rub into vegetables and meats as a flavor shortcut. Sensory cues are savory and roasted with a concentrated chicken umami, modest sweetness and a salty finish; texture is thick and spreadable in a glass jar with a screw top that suggests reuse. The label highlights organic ingredients and natural flavoring, evoking a health halo and a premium, small-batch image — there is no kid-targeted branding, and the tone is practical and culinary rather than playful. Processing context: it is an industrially made concentrated seasoning that blends whole and processed components like maltodextrin and yeast extract to boost shelf-stable flavor. Rituals around the product tend to be practical and quick: measuring a spoonful into simmering liquids, stirring into mashed potatoes, or dissolving for an instant cup of broth on a cold evening.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tsp
Servings per Container: 38
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium700mg30%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein1g
* 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, (Organic),, Salt,, Cane, Sugar, (Organic),, Maltodextrin, (Organic),, Flavoring, (Organic),, Yeast, Extract,, Food, Starch, (Organic),, Turmeric, (Organic),, Natural, Flavor, (Organic)..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially processed ingredients such as maltodextrin, yeast extract and natural flavors and is a shelf-stable, formulated concentrate, fitting the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Better Than Bouillon Organic Seasoned Chicken Base

It really depends on your definition of healthy! This chicken base is organic and gluten-free, which is great if you're looking for cleaner options. However, it does contain 700mg of sodium per teaspoon, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to use it sparingly or balance it with low-sodium ingredients.

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Vibe:

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