Shoprite, Bouillon Cubes, Beef
The processing score reflects 20 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
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Ingredients
19 listed · 5 flagged for reviewSALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ONION POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, BEEF STOCK*, CARAMEL COLOR, SILICON DIOXIDE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL, GARLIC POWDER, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, BEEF FAT, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, RED 40.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Shoprite, Bouillon Cubes, Beef scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- 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 Shoprite, 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.
- Plant ProteinsUPF marker
In this product: Hydrolyzed Soy Protein.
Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- 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.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed 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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