Beef Flavor Instant Bouillon Cubes, Beef
Processing Score
8.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including MSG, corn syrup and natural flavoring.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041258751573
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size245 g
Amount per serving
Calories
10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 480mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars N/A
Protein N/A
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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
23 listed · 5 flagged for reviewSALT, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, ONION*, SODIUM BICARBONATE, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, BEEF FAT, NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC*, SILICON DIOXIDE, HYDROLYZED WHEAT GLUTEN, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, BEEF*, CARAMEL COLOR, BEEF EXTRACT, CALCIUM SILICATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, SPICES.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Beef Flavor Instant Bouillon Cubes, Beef scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 92% of the 11,127 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Beef Flavor Instant Bouillon Cubes, Beef's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Silicate.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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