Bouillon Cubes, Beef
Processing Score
8.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, MSG and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
60788016500
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size4 g
Amount per serving
Calories
5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 960mg
42%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g
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
17 listed · 5 flagged for reviewSALT, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CARAMEL COLOR (CONTAINS SULFITES), YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, ONION POWDER, SILICON DIOXIDE (PREVENTS CAKING), SPICES, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SAFFLOWER OIL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, 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.
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 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, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color (Contains Sulfites).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide (Prevents Caking).
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil, Safflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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