Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Base, Seasoned, Premium
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Base, Seasoned, Premium is a concentrated savory paste used to create quick vegetable broths. Its main strength is the inclusion of a diverse blend of concentrated vegetable juices, while its main tradeoff is an exceptionally high sodium content. Overall, it serves as a potent flavor enhancer for plant-based cooking.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Use it to add depth to a hearty pot of lentil soup or a vegetable-based risotto.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by a very high concentration of sodium relative to the small serving size. Other than the salt, the calorie and fat contributions are negligible.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Sodium | 700mg | 31% |
| Total Carbs | 1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 1g | — |
| Protein | 1g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
The base is built from a variety of concentrated vegetable juices and dehydrated aromatics. The formulation is further supported by hydrolyzed soy protein, yeast extract, and maltodextrin to enhance the savory profile and shelf stability.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Concentrated Vegetable Juices (Carrot, Celery, Onion, Tomato, Onion (Dehydrated), Potato (Dehydrated), Garlic (Dehydrated)), Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Salt, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Soybean Oil, Spice Extractive.