Instant Bouillon Powder
Processing Score
16.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 56 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, MSG, preservatives, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041258081502
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size3.5 g
Amount per serving
Calories
5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 850mg
37%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 0g
* 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
19 listed · 9 flagged for reviewSALT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BEEF FLAVOR (HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL BEEF FLAVOR [WITH BUTTERFAT], AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, LACTIC ACID, DEXTROSE, CALCIUM LACTATE, BEEF FAT, ONION POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE), ONION POWDER, BEEF FAT (BEEF FAT, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), NATURAL BEEF TYPE FLAVOR (HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DEXTROSE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL), DRIED BEEF STOCK, BEEF FLAVOR (NATURAL BEEF FLAVOR, SALT, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, DEXTROSE, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL), SILICON DIOXIDE, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (HYDROLYZED CORN, YEAST, WHEAT GLUTEN, SOY PROTEIN), CARAMEL COLOR (CONTAINS SULFITES), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, GARLIC POWDER, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND GUANYLATE, SALT BLEND (SALT, SPICE EXTRACTIVE), CELERY EXTRACT (SOYBEAN OIL, CELERY EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR), BEET POWDER.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Instant Bouillon Powder scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Proteins (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Hydrolyzed Corn, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Soy Protein)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate And Guanylate): 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 Instant Bouillon Powder'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, Salt Blend (Salt, Spice Extractive).
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Beef Flavor (Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Salt, Natural And Artificial Beef Flavor [With Butterfat], Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Dextrose, Calcium Lactate, Beef Fat, Onion Powder, Caramel Color, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate), Natural Beef Type Flavor (Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Monosodium Glutamate, Dextrose, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Beef Flavor (Natural Beef Flavor, Salt, Corn Maltodextrin, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Dextrose, Alpha Tocopherol).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color (Contains Sulfites).
Natural sources but industrial application.
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