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Kitchen Basics® Original Beef Stock, 32 Oz. Carton
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Kitchen Basics® Original Beef Stock, 32 Oz. Carton

KITCHEN BASICS
32 oz
Available at Foodtown
25
Calories
4g
Protein
1g
Sugars
400mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kitchen Basics Original Beef Stock is a pantry-ready, 32 oz carton positioned as an accessible, flavor-forward foundation for everyday American cooking. You'll typically find it on the soup and broth aisle alongside other stocks, bouillon cubes, and canned soups, or grouped with cooking bases and gravy mixes. It suits grocery trips where shoppers are stocking staples for weeknight dinners, holiday roasts, or bulk meal-prep sessions. The brand leans into a home-cook sensibility — marketed to practical cooks who want better-than-bouillon results without making stock from scratch — appealing to busy families, home chefs, and shoppers seeking a mid-market, trustworthy pantry ingredient. Labels emphasize health-forward claims like “gluten-free” and “free from artificial flavors” and highlight a sodium-reduction message (“50% less sodium than the leading beef broth”), but there’s no organic certification; the package and copy aim for a natural, wholesome halo rather than kid-focused branding. In plain terms the product is a commercially processed, shelf-stable liquid stock made from beef stock plus small amounts of vegetable concentrates and flavoring agents. Sensory notes: a clear, deep amber-brown liquid with a savory, meaty aroma and rounded umami from yeast extract and natural flavors; texture is thin and broth-like, used to simmer into sauces, deglaze pans, or fortify soups and stews. The 32 oz carton invites ritual use — pour directly from the carton to a pot, reduce into gravies, or add by the cup to elevate weeknight casseroles — reinforcing its role as a convenient, everyday cooking shortcut in American kitchens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium400mg17%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein4g
* 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

Beef, Stock,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Vegetable, Stock, (Concentrates, of, Onion,, Celery, Root, and, Carrot),, Sea, Salt,, Cane, Sugar,, Yeast, Extract,, Natural, Flavor,, Onion, Powder,, Black, Pepper,, Bay, Leaf,, Thyme..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a commercially processed, shelf-stable stock made from whole-food stocks with added concentrates, salt, sugar and flavoring agents; it is more processed than fresh homemade stock but lacks the wide range of industrial additives typical of ultra-processed formulations.

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Common Questions about Kitchen Basics® Original Beef Stock, 32 Oz. Carton

Healthiness can be subjective, but Kitchen Basics beef stock is relatively low in calories (only 25 per cup) and offers 4 grams of protein, which can be a nice boost for soups and sauces. It’s not loaded with preservatives or artificial ingredients, making it a decent choice if you're looking for a quick flavor enhancer. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your goals and dietary needs!

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