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Zoup! Broth Spicy Chicken Liquid Bottle
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Zoup! Broth Spicy Chicken Liquid Bottle

Zoup!
32 oz
Available at Foodtown
20
Calories
4g
Protein
560mg
Sodium
28
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Zoup! Broth Spicy Chicken Liquid Bottle is a 32-ounce, ready-to-use savory broth that reads like a kitchen shortcut for home cooks who want big, savory flavor without slow-simmering. On grocery shelves you’d commonly find it in the soup and broth aisle or in the chilled prepared foods section, shelved next to boxed stocks, canned soups, and other bone broths—often perched near instant grains, bouillon cubes, and heat-and-eat meal bases. This spicy chicken variety, with roasted red and ancho peppers, chipotle and cayenne, is aimed at shoppers looking for convenient, slightly adventurous pantry staples: weekday cooks, meal-preppers, and anyone throwing together a quick tortilla soup, spicy ramen, or a poaching liquid for chicken. The Zoup! brand positions itself as artisanal fast—restaurant-inspired flavor in a bottle—appealing to urban professionals, foodies who value bold taste, and parents who want an easy way to jazz up family meals. Labeling leans into health-forward language: “bone broth,” “natural flavor,” and whole-ingredient pepper names give a wholesome halo, though there’s no organic emblem listed. Packaging is a clear or tinted plastic bottle with a twist cap, pour-friendly for stirring into pots; the texture is thin, broth-like, not gelatinous, with an immediately savory, smoky-chile aroma and lingering heat on the palate. Rituals include heating a mugful for a quick sip, using it as a base for soups, stews or grains, or adding a splash to sauces. Processing context: made from concentrated culinary ingredients and flavor extracts, it’s a processed broth designed for convenience rather than from-scratch stock.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium560mg24%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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

Water,, Chicken, Bone, Broth,, Yeast, Extract,, Salt,, Roasted, Peppers, (Red, Bell, Pepper,, Ancho, Pepper,, Chili, Pepper,, Chipotle, Pepper,, Cayenne, Pepper),, Onion, Powder,, Natural, Flavor,, Oregano,, Dried, Garlic,, Cumin..

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 processed packaged broth made from chicken bone broth, salt and spice blends with added yeast extract and natural flavorings, so it fits NOVA Group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed industrial formulations.

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Common Questions about Zoup! Broth Spicy Chicken Liquid Bottle

The Spicy Chicken broth is pretty low in calories, coming in at just 20 per cup, so it's definitely a light option. It's not packed with vitamins, but it does provide a decent amount of protein for a broth, which can help keep you feeling satisfied. It really shines as a flavorful base for soups or stews, especially if you're looking to add some spice to your meals!

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