
Maggi Beef Cubes 6 Tab
What You Should Know
Maggi Beef Cubes 6 Tab (2.32 oz) is the tiny, high-impact seasoning found in the bouillon and international aisle of many American supermarkets, shelved alongside other stock cubes, instant broths, ramen seasoning, and canned soups. Shoppers reach for it during busy weeknights, back-to-school grocery runs, storm prep, or anytime a fast savory boost is needed for soups, rice, pastas, beans, meats and one-pot meals. The Maggi brand positions itself as a familiar, global pantry staple with a pragmatic, comfort-oriented marketing voice — “Good food, good life” — appealing to multicultural families, budget-conscious cooks and people who value quick flavor. Label cues lean into convenience rather than nutrition: “New” and recipe prompts, a “nutritional compass” badge and “natural flavor (wheat)” are present, but there is no organic certification and no explicit health halo beyond familiarity. Processing context: this is a highly processed, industrially formulated bouillon with added flavor enhancers and preservatives. Sensory details are immediate — dense, compact cubes that crumble or dissolve into a very salty, umami-rich broth; a slightly sweet edge from added sugar and a rounded, savory mouthfeel due to added fats and monosodium glutamate. Packaging is a small cardboard carton containing individually wrapped tabs, designed for quick measuring; cooking ritual is simple: drop half or a whole tab into boiling water or directly into a pot to season. In American grocery culture it reads as a practical, nostalgia-tinged shortcut that layers intense, consistent beef flavor into everyday cooking without long simmering times.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
SALT,, CORN, STARCH, (SULPHITES),, MONOSODIUM, GLUTAMATE,, VEGETABLE, OIL, (PALM, AND, HYDROGENATED, PALM, OIL),, SUGAR,, AND, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, ONION, POWDER,, SPICES,, CARAMEL, COLOR, (SULPHITES),, DEHYDRATED, BEEF,, CITRIC, ACID,, DISODIUM, INOSINATE,, NATURAL, FLAVOR, (WHEAT),, TBHQ, (PRESERVATIVE)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Hydrogenated Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Monosodium Glutamate - Processed emulsifier
- •TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
- •Caramel Color (Sulphites) - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (MSG, hydrogenated palm oil, TBHQ, caramel color, disodium inosinate, sulphites, and 'natural flavor') and is an industrially formulated seasoning product, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).
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Common Questions about Maggi Beef Cubes 6 Tab
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These beef cubes pack some protein and flavor, which is great for adding a savory kick to your dishes. However, they do contain sodium and preservatives, so if you're watching your salt intake or prefer clean ingredients, you might want to use them sparingly.
