
Edwards and Sons Natural Bouillon Cubes, Veggie, Low Sodium
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
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
Ultra-Processing Assessment
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.
