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Better Than Bouillon Seasoning Turkey Base
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Better Than Bouillon Seasoning Turkey Base

Better Than Bouillon
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
15
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
580mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Better Than Bouillon Seasoning Turkey Base is a concentrated, savory paste sold in an 8 oz jar that sits in the soup, broth and bouillon aisle alongside canned broths, stock concentrates, gravy mixes and stuffing mixes. Shoppers typically spot it near other concentrated flavor boosters and holiday staples rather than with fresh poultry. It fits occasions like Thanksgiving or other holiday roasts, weeknight dinners when cooks want to amplify gravies and sauces, and pantry-building for quick savory meals. The brand positions itself as a premium convenience product for home cooks who want a rich, homemade flavor without roasting a whole bird—it appeals to time-pressed families, weekend hosts and cooks chasing nostalgic roast-turkey notes. Packaging leans on the idea of “real roasted turkey” flavor; labels emphasize concentrated, authentic taste and convenience rather than organic or minimally processed claims, and the product is not typically marketed to children. In plain terms this is a processed seasoning base: a jarred flavor concentrate made by combining roasted meat extracts with salt, starches, and flavoring agents. Sensory details include a dense, pasty texture that dissolves into liquids, a deep savory and slightly roasted aroma, and a glossy brown appearance from caramel coloring and concentrated turkey stock. The ritual of use is tactile and quick—dollop with a spoon into simmering water, gravy, or stuffing and whisk to build depth. The screw-top jar and thick paste invite measured scoops, making it a go-to for cooks wanting fast, robust turkey flavor from a small pantry staple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tsp
Servings per Container: 38
Calories15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium580mg25%
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, Turkey,, Salt,, Maltodextrin,, Sugar,, Yeast, Extract,, Soybean, Oil,, Flavoring,, Dried, Whey, (Milk),, Food, Starch-Modified,, Caramel, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

The product is a concentrated seasoning paste containing processed ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, modified starch, caramel color, flavoring) produced through industrial processes, fitting the ultraprocessed NOVA-4 category.

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Common Questions about Better Than Bouillon Seasoning Turkey Base

Well, that depends on what your definition of healthy is! This turkey base is low in calories and can add a savory depth to your dishes without a ton of added fat. However, it does contain a fair amount of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to use it sparingly.

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