Imagine Vegetable Broth, Organic
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Added Sugar
- Saturated Fat
- Sodium
Verdict
Imagine Vegetable Broth, Organic is a shelf-stable savory liquid used to add flavor to various dishes. Its main strength is a simple formulation based on whole vegetables, while its main tradeoff is high sodium. Overall, it is a convenient flavor enhancer for plant-based meals.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Use it as a liquid base for a hearty vegetable stew or to add depth to a pot of quinoa.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is very low in calories and fat, though the sodium levels are high relative to the serving size.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 630mg | 28% |
| Total Carbs | 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars | 1g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from organic onions, carrots, and celery. This moderately processed blend is finished with sea salt and a small amount of organic oil for stability.
Ingredients
Filtered Water, Organic Onions, Organic Carrots, Organic Celery, Organic Tomato Paste, Sea Salt, Organic Spices, Organic Garlic, Organic Expeller Pressed Canola Oil and/or Organic Safflower Oil and/or Organic Sunflower Oil (Adds a Trivial Amount of Fat).
