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College Inn Broth, Chicken
Soups & Broths
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College Inn Broth, Chicken

College Inn
14.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
20
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
1460mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

College Inn Broth, Chicken (14.5 oz) is a familiar, pantry-ready chicken broth you’d spot in the soup and bouillon aisle alongside canned stocks, boxed broths, and soup bases. It occupies the mid-price, mainstream shelf space that shoppers visit when building the foundation for weeknight dinners or tossing together last-minute soups and sauces. This product suits quick meals, cold-weather comfort, storm-prep shopping lists, and meal-prep Sundays where a reliable liquid base speeds everything from grain cooking to gravy-making. College Inn’s brand positioning leans on dependable, home-cook-friendly messaging — a legacy kitchen staple aimed at practical shoppers and family cooks who value convenience and consistency over artisanal claims. The label includes “natural flavors” in its ingredient list, a small health-halo cue to naturalness, but there’s no organic certification or child-focused branding; packaging prioritizes clarity and utility rather than lifestyle marketing. In plain processing terms, it’s a commercially prepared broth: concentrated stocks and flavor extracts are used so it’s more processed than homemade but designed for ease. Sensory details: the liquid pours clear-golden, light-bodied with a clean chicken taste, pronounced savory/umami notes from yeast extract and natural flavors, and a noticeable salty finish — the nutrition panel shows high sodium. Typical use is ritualistically simple: open the can or carton, warm in a saucepan, and stir into soups, casseroles, risotto, or quick sauces. The product’s story in American grocery culture is as a reliable culinary building block — unglamorous, useful, and often reached for when time or weather makes slow simmering impossible.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium1460mg63%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein0g
* 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

Chicken, Broth,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, the, Following:, Salt,, Chicken, Fat,, Natural, Flavors,, Sugar,, Yeast, Extract,, Vegetable, Stock, (Concentrates, of, Onion,, Celery, Root, and, Carrot)..

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 processed concentrates, 'natural flavors' and yeast extract—formulations and additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The inclusion of flavor extracts and concentrates rather than whole ingredients supports a NOVA 4 classification.

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Common Questions about College Inn Broth, Chicken

Well, that depends on what your definition of 'healthy' is! At just 5 calories per cup and low in sugars, it can be a great base for soups or stews without adding much to your calorie count. However, with 850mg of sodium, it's best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your salt intake.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch

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