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Herb-Ox Bouillon Packets Beef Instant Broth & Seasoning
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Herb-Ox Bouillon Packets Beef Instant Broth & Seasoning

HERB-OX
1.13 oz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
1040mg
Sodium
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herb-Ox Bouillon Packets Beef Instant Broth & Seasoning is a pantry-ready, single-serve solution for adding savory beef flavor to everyday cooking. You would spot it on the supermarket aisle with stocks, broths, and bouillon cubes—near canned soups, gravy mixes, and soup bases—often in small boxes of individually wrapped foil packets. Shoppers reach for it on busy weeknights, during meal-prep Sundays, for game-day dips and gravies, or when stocking up ahead of storms for quick hot drinks and emergency cooking. The HERB-OX brand positions itself as a practical, traditional American seasoning: mainstream, value-oriented, and rooted in home cooking rituals that promise “real beef” flavor without the hassle of simmering bones for hours. Packaging copy leans on claims like real herbs, real flavor, and made with real beef; there are no organic or non-GMO badges and it carries a clear convenience halo rather than a health halo. In plain terms this is a highly processed, instant bouillon product made with concentrated extracts, hydrolyzed proteins, flavor enhancers, and anticaking agents. Sensory cues are beefy and salty with a savory umami punch; the granulated powder dissolves quickly in hot water to form a dark, full-bodied broth and can be stirred into stews, sauces, or mixed into ground meat before grilling. Opening a foil packet, stirring steaming cup of broth, or sprinkling into a pot are small rituals that evoke quick comfort food and efficient home cooking, especially when time is short and bold flavor is desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium1040mg45%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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

with, Other, Natural, Flavors Ingredients:, Salt,, Sugar,, Flavor, (Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Salt),, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Silicon, Dioxide, (Anticaking, Agent),, Beef, Fat,, Spice,, Onion, Powder,, Dehydrated, Cooked, Beef,, Caramel, Color,, Dried, Beef, Stock,, Disodium, Inosinate, and, Disodium, Guanylate,, Autolyzed, Yeast,, Flavoring. Contains:, Soy..

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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (hydrolyzed proteins, flavor enhancers, caramel color, anticaking agent) and is an instant, formulated product, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Herb-Ox Bouillon Packets Beef Instant Broth & Seasoning

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Herb-Ox bouillon is low in calories and sugar, making it a decent option for flavoring your dishes without adding a ton of extra calories. However, it does pack a punch with sodium, so if you're watching your intake, you might want to use it sparingly.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
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