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Edwards and Sons Natural Bouillon Cubes, Veggie, Low Sodium
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Edwards and Sons Natural Bouillon Cubes, Veggie, Low Sodium

Edward & Sons
2.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
20
Calories
1g
Protein
105mg
Sodium
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Edward & Sons Natural Bouillon Cubes, Veggie, Low Sodium is a compact, pantry-friendly boxed product you’d spot on the soup, broth, and bouillon aisle — often shelved near other concentrated stocks, vegetable broths, and natural/organic soup bases. The brand leans into natural-food-store heritage ("Since 1978") and reads like a product pitched to shoppers who want convenience without overtly industrial branding: small boxed cubes that promise quick, savory broth when dissolved in hot water. It’s positioned for health-minded, vegetarian or plant-forward cooks who shop the organic or natural foods section and scan labels for "low sodium," "organic" ingredients, and palm-oil-free declarations. The front-of-package cues a wholesome image — organic ingredient badges and the phrase "natural bouillon" convey a clean-label halo, even though the cube is a processed convenience item. In use, a cube is a quick ritual: unwrap, drop into a mug or pot of hot water, stir, and smell a bright umami broth with onion, herb, and turmeric notes; the reconstituted liquid is smooth and broth-like rather than hearty-textured. Packaging is minimal and travel-friendly, making it useful for dorm kitchens, camping, or emergency kits. Processing-wise it’s a concentrated, shelf-stable seasoning product made from dehydrated and processed components designed for fast reconstitution. Culinary occasions range from an instant base for soups, a flavor boost for sauces and grains, or a one-minute savory drink on a busy day. Overall it sits at the intersection of convenience and "better-for-you" marketing — familiar pantry convenience wrapped in organic and low-sodium messaging for the conscious cook.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cube
Servings per Container: 16
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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

Organic, Shea, Butter,, Organic, Maltodextrin,, Yeast, Extract,, Organic, Onion, (Powder),, Salt,, Organic, Carrot,, Organic, Celery, (Powder),, Organic, Lovage, Leaf, (Powder),, Organic, Turmeric, (Powder),, Organic, Mace, (Powder),, Organic, Parsley..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This boxed bouillon is an industrially formulated, shelf-stable product containing processed ingredients like maltodextrin and yeast extract and concentrated flavorings; those characteristics align with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Edwards and Sons Natural Bouillon Cubes, Veggie, Low Sodium

The veggie bouillon is a pretty solid choice if you’re looking for a low-sodium flavor boost! With only 20 calories per cube and a blend of organic veggies and spices, it’s a flavorful way to enhance your meals without a lot of unnecessary extras. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective — it's great for adding depth to dishes but shouldn’t replace whole food nutrients.

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