Vegetable Bouillon
Processing Score
7.2Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including MSG. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
8711200354399
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size5 g
Amount per serving
Calories
15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 890mg
39%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g
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 · 3 flagged for reviewSALT, VEGETABLE FAT (PALM, SHEA, SAL), FLAVOR ENHANCERS (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE), STARCH, DRIED CARROT, DRIED YEAST EXTRACT, DRIED CELERY ROOT, DRIED LOVAGE, TUMERIC, GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER, DRIED ONION, SUGAR, AROMA, DRIED PARSLEY LEAF, DRIED LEEK, COLOR: AMMONIA CARAMEL.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Vegetable 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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Flavor Enhancers (Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate).
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Dried Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color: Ammonia Caramel.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
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