
Better Than Bouillon Seasoning Turkey Base
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
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
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
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.
