Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Base, Organic, Seasoned
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Base, Organic, Seasoned is a concentrated paste used to create savory broths and stocks. Its main strength is the use of organic vegetable concentrates, while its main tradeoff is an exceptionally high sodium content. Overall, it serves as a potent flavor enhancer for plant-based cooking.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Use it to add depth to a hearty vegetable stew or a pot of brown rice.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by a very high concentration of sodium per serving. Otherwise, it is low in calories and contains no fat.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Sodium | 710mg | 31% |
| Total Carbs | 2g | 1% |
| Total Sugars | 1g | — |
| Protein | 0g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
The base is built from organic carrots, celery, onion, and tomato concentrates. The formulation is further supported by soy sauce, maltodextrin, and yeast extract to create a concentrated, shelf-stable savory profile.
Ingredients
Vegetables (Organic) and Vegetable Juice Concentrate (Organic) (Carrots (Organic), Celery (Organic), Onion (Organic), Tomato (Organic)), Salt, Soy Sauce (Organic) (Water, Soybeans (Organic), Salt, Alcohol (Organic)), Cane Sugar (Organic), Maltodextrin (Organic), Food Starch (Organic), Yeast Extract, Onion Powder (Organic), Garlic Powder (Organic), Spice (Organic).
