
Kitchen Basics® Unsalted Chicken Stock, 32 Oz. Carton
What You Should Know
Kitchen Basics® Unsalted Chicken Stock (32 oz carton) reads like a pantry workhorse dressed up with natural-language marketing. You’d find it on the soup and broth aisle, shelved near other stocks, boxed broths, bouillon cubes and simmer sauces — often adjacent to “better-for-you” and culinary brands rather than salty canned soups. It’s pitched for cooks who want control over seasoning: shoppers planning weeknight dinners, meal-prep Sundays, or holiday gravies reach for an unsalted base to build flavor without over-salting. The brand positioning leans American-premium: slow-simmered craft language, gluten-free and “no added MSG/artificial flavors” claims, aimed at home cooks and health-conscious adults who value convenience but expect a natural ingredient story. The label carries health-halo cues (unsalted, gluten-free, “natural” flavoring claims) without organic certification or child-focused branding. In plain terms this is a commercially prepared chicken stock: simmered and concentrated at scale and finished with vegetable concentrates and flavor extracts. Sensory notes: a clear, light-bodied broth that offers savory, rounded chicken taste with gentle onion/celery root sweetness and herbaceous bay and thyme aromatics; mouthfeel is watery to slightly silky depending on simmer time. Packaging is a 32-oz carton that pours into pots and measuring cups — a familiar ritual: opening, adding a splash to sautéed vegetables, simmering for soups, stews, risottos or deglazing pans. Overall it occupies the space between homemade stock and convenience bouillon: practical, versatile, and marketed as a cleaner-label, cook-friendly foundation for everyday American home cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Chicken, Stock,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Vegetable, Stock, (Concentrates, of, Onion,, Celery, Root, and, Carrot),, Natural, Flavor,, Yeast, Extract,, Black, Pepper,, Bay, Leaf,, Thyme..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Although based on real chicken stock, the product includes concentrated vegetable stocks, 'natural flavor' and yeast extract—industrial additives typical of ultra-processed formulations—so it fits NOVA 4.
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Common Questions about Kitchen Basics® Unsalted Chicken Stock, 32 Oz. Carton
Kitchen Basics chicken stock can be a healthy choice, especially if you're looking for a low-calorie option to add flavor to your dishes. With just 15 calories per cup and 4 grams of protein, it’s a great way to boost the nutritional value of soups, stews, or sauces without packing in a ton of extra calories. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs!
