Beef Flavored Bouillon Cubes
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
17 listed · 5 flagged for reviewSALT, SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL, YEAST EXTRACT, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), CORN STARCH, RENDERED BEEF FAT, TAMARI SOY SAUCE (CONTAINS SOYBEANS), CLASS 1 CARAMEL COLOR, ONION POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, LEMONGRASS, ROASTED GARLIC POWDER, DEHYDRATED CHIVES, NATURAL FLAVORS, LACTIC ACID, GINGER EXTRACT.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Beef Flavored Bouillon Cubes scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 68% 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 Flavored Bouillon Cubes' 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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sustainable Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin (From Corn).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Class 1 Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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