
Better Than Bouillon Organic Seasoned Vegetable Base
What You Should Know
Better Than Bouillon Organic Seasoned Vegetable Base is a spoonable, jarred concentrate you would typically find in the soup and bouillon section of a grocery store, shelved with boxed broths, canned soups, and other concentrated stock bases. In many supermarkets it sits near organic broths and specialty seasonings, sometimes adjacent to gravy mixes and concentrated demi-glace tubs. This product suits quick weeknight dinners, meal-prep Sundays when cooks batch soups or grain bowls, and storm-prep or pantry-stocking runs where shelf-stable flavor boosters are prioritized. Brand positioning leans on convenience and culinary credibility: the Better Than Bouillon name evokes a premium, chef-friendly shortcut for people who want deeper flavor than a bouillon cube, appealing to busy home cooks, foodies who value umami, and households aiming for versatile pantry staples. The jar front emphasizes organic vegetable ingredients and a simple ingredient narrative, creating a health-halo that suggests naturalness despite being a concentrated processed product; there is no child-targeted branding, and marketing targets adults seeking time-saving quality. Processing context is straightforward: it is a manufactured, concentrated seasoning paste made from vegetable extracts and flavor-enhancing ingredients, intended as a quick way to add broth-like depth. Sensory details: the 8-ounce glass jar contains a dense, glossy, paste-like concentrate with a savory, salty, umami-forward aroma; it dissolves readily into hot water to produce broth, and is spooned or measured with teaspoons for sauces, soups, and gravies. The ritual is pragmatic—open jar, scoop, stir—making it a go-to for cooks looking to amplify flavor with minimal fuss.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Vegetables, and, Concentrated, Vegetable, Juices, (Carrot,, Celery,, Onion,, Tomato,, Onion, (Dehydrated),, Potato, (Dehydrated),, Garlic, (Dehydrated)),, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Salt,, Yeast, Extract,, Sugar,, Maltodextrin,, Soybean, Oil,, Spice, Extractive..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrially processed ingredients such as hydrolyzed soy protein, yeast extract, maltodextrin, and added oils in a manufactured culinary formulation, placing it in NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).
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Common Questions about Better Than Bouillon Organic Seasoned Vegetable Base
When it comes to health, it really depends on your goals and dietary needs! This vegetable base is pretty low in calories and has no added sugars or preservatives, which is a win. However, it does contain a fair bit of sodium (700mg per teaspoon), so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to use it sparingly.
