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Imagine Foods Vegetable Broth  Organic
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Imagine Foods Vegetable Broth Organic

Imagine
32 foz
Available at Foodtown
15
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
630mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Imagine Foods Vegetable Broth (Organic) is the kind of clean-label stock you’d spot on the soup and broth shelf in the natural foods aisle or grouped with low-sodium and organic canned goods. Packaged in a 32 fl oz carton, it sits near boxed stocks, bouillon cubes, and other cooking bases, often shelved alongside organic canned tomatoes and ready-to-use sauces. Shoppers reach for it on meal-prep Sundays when building soups, stews, and grain bowls, or during chilly weekend brunches and for storm-prep pantry stocking when versatile, shelf-stable liquids are needed. The brand leans into health-forward, home-cooking culture: organic certification, simple ingredient lists, and subtle messaging aimed at mindful cooks, parents looking for wholesome staples, and urban professionals who want convenience without obvious additives. The label carries a “USDA Organic” aura, a “made with organic vegetables” claim, and a minimalist design that suggests naturalness rather than kid-oriented gimmicks. Sensory cues: a clear, amber broth with a light, broth-y mouthfeel, faint sweetness from carrots and tomato paste, and a savory, garlicky finish; it’s thin rather than creamy, designed for cooking rather than sipping as a rich consommé. Typical rituals include pouring into a pot to simmer with aromatics, deglazing a pan, or warming a mug when under the weather. Processing context: this is a commercially prepared, pasteurized, shelf-stable vegetable broth made from organic produce and sea salt — a convenient, ready-to-use pantry stock rather than a freshly made homemade stock.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium630mg27%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
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

Filtered, Water,, Organic, Onions,, Organic, Carrots,, Organic, Celery,, Organic, Tomato, Paste,, Sea, Salt,, Organic, Spices,, Organic, Garlic,, Organic, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil, and/or, Organic, Safflower, Oil, and/or, Organic, Sunflower, Oil, (Adds, a, Trivial, Amount, of, Fat)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains whole-food ingredients (organic vegetables, sea salt) and is a commercially processed, pasteurized packaged broth without industrial additives, fitting the "processed food" NOVA category rather than ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Imagine Foods Vegetable Broth Organic

The Imagine vegetable broth is a pretty solid choice if you're looking for something light and flavorful! With just 15 calories per cup and a low sugar content, it can be a great base for soups and stews. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can vary based on your dietary needs—it's low in calories, but not particularly high in protein or fiber.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
storm-prep

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