Beef Flavor Bouillon
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including MSG and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0048001412750
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size4 g
Amount per serving
Calories
10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 790mg
34%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
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 · 5 flagged for reviewSALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BEEF FAT*, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, POWDERED COOKED BEEF*, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, SILICON DIOXIDE (PREVENTS CAKING), MALTODEXTRIN, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT (BARLEY), CARAMEL COLOR, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, DISODIUM INOSINATE, TURMERIC, CITRIC ACID, SPICE, BEEF EXTRACT*, *ADDS A DIETARILY INSIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FAT AND CHOLESTEROL.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Beef Flavor Bouillon scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
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 Flavor Bouillon'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.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide (Prevents Caking).
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract (Barley).
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric 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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