Valu Time, Beef Bouillon Cubes

Processing Score

11.3Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

—/10No Data

The processing score reflects 20 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

011225125584

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size3.7 g

Amount per serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat N/A

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol N/A

Sodium 790mg

34%

Total Carbohydrate 0g

Dietary Fiber N/A

Total Sugars 0g

Protein 0g

Calcium 0mg

Iron 0mg

* 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 review

SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ONION POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, CONTAIN LESS 2% OF 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, CORNSYRUP SOLIDS, RED 40.

Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Valu Time, Beef Bouillon Cubes 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.
Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

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 Valu Time, Beef 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.

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, Cornsyrup Solids.

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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

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