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BEEF FLAVORED BOUILLON CUBES, BEEF
🔴Non-VegetarianHerbs & Seasonings USVerified
Label Serving
3.5 g
Barcode
021130405077
Data last verified: 3 Oct 2026
Nutritional Level Analysis (per 100 g)
Fat
low
Saturated fat
low
Sugars
low
Salt
high
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B
TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Good
Mostly positive nutritional profile
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Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
A
BACTIVE
C
D
E
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6.7/10
Health Score
Nutrition Facts (per serving: 3.5 g)
Energy5.01kcal
Carbohydrates1g
Sugar0g
Protein1g
Total Fat0g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Fiber0g
Sodium940mg
Calcium0mg
Iron0mg
Potassium0mg
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
% Daily Value
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (3.5 g) — the label's %RDA
Energy & macronutrients
Energy5 kcalLow<1%
Total Fat0gLow0%
Saturated Fat0gLow0%
Trans Fat0gLow0%
Cholesterol0mgLow0%
Carbohydrates1gLow<1%
Total Sugars0gLow0%
Dietary Fiber0g0%
Protein1g2%
Sodium940mgHigh41%
Minerals
Potassium0mg0%
Calcium0mg0%
Iron0mg0%
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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Ingredient Transparency
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20 ingredientsIngredients — as printed on the label
SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ONION POWDER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: DEHYDRATED BEEF STOCK, CARAMEL COLOR, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT), GARLIC POWDER, SUNFLOWER OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SOYBEAN OIL, BEEF FAT, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, RED 40.
Contains allergens: Caramel Color
1
Salt
Moderate
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
2
Monosodium Glutamate
E621
No Notablesflavour enhancer
3
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Low
Provides a shelf-stable base grain dish with integrated savory flavoring, texture enhancement, and micronutrient fortification.
4
Sodium Bicarbonate
INS 500II
No NotablesLeavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing.
5
Yeast Extract
No Notables
flavour
6
Sugar
Moderate
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
7
Onion Powder
No Notables
Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation.
8
Caramel Color
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
9
Dehydrated Beef Stock
Low
Flavors enhancer, umami agent, and savory base in processed foods.
10
Silicon Dioxide
E551
No NotablesAnti-caking agent and processing aid
11
Sunflower Oil
Low
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
12
Garlic Powder
No Notables
Flavour enhancer and seasoning agent
13
Beef Fat
Moderate
flavour, texture enhancement, and frying medium
14
Soybean Oil
Low
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
15
Natural And Artificial Flavors
Low
flavour
16
Corn Syrup Solids
Moderate
sweetener and bulking agent
17
Disodium Inosinate
E635
LowFlavour enhancer
18
Disodium Guanylate
E635
LowFlavour enhancer
19
Calcium Phosphate
E950 / E341
No NotablesSweetener and mineral fortification / anti-caking agent
20
Red 40
E129
LowColor additive
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
2 Monosodium Glutamate E621 | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour enhancer | Monosodium glutamate is recognized as safe by major global regulatory agencies for general consumption as a flavor enhancer. |
3 Hydrolyzed Soy Protein | ✓Low Concern | Provides a shelf-stable base grain dish with integrated savory flavoring, texture enhancement, and micronutrient fortification. | A standard fortified grain and bean blend containing common food allergens (wheat and soy) and standard seasoning ingredients. |
4 Sodium Bicarbonate INS 500II | ✓No Notable Concerns | Leavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing. | Baking soda is a commonly utilized leavening agent with a well-established safety profile for normal culinary applications. |
5 Yeast Extract | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Generally recognized as safe for consumption, yeast extract is primarily a source of umami flavor and naturally occurring sodium. |
6 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
7 Onion Powder | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation. | Onion is a commonly consumed natural food ingredient with a well-established safety profile for the general population. |
8 Caramel Color E150 Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation | Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity. |
9 Dehydrated Beef Stock | ✓Low Concern | Flavors enhancer, umami agent, and savory base in processed foods. | Dehydrated beef stock is a naturally derived savory ingredient that contributes primarily to dietary sodium and umami flavor profiles in food formulations. |
10 Silicon Dioxide E551 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Anti-caking agent and processing aid | These ingredients are utilized in minimal quantities as processing aids and present established safety profiles under current regulatory guidelines. |
11 Sunflower Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake. |
12 Garlic Powder | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer and seasoning agent | Garlic powder is a standard culinary ingredient generally recognized as safe for regular consumption within normal dietary amounts. |
13 Beef Fat | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour, texture enhancement, and frying medium | Contains high levels of saturated fatty acids, requiring mindful consumption within daily macronutrient limits. |
14 Soybean Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake. |
15 Natural And Artificial Flavors | ✓Low Concern | flavour | Widely utilized flavor compounds regulated for safety by major food authorities globally. |
16 Corn Syrup Solids | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener and bulking agent | Corn syrup solids contribute rapidly digestible carbohydrates and caloric content, requiring mindful integration into daily nutritional planning. |
17 Disodium Inosinate E635 | ✓Low Concern | Flavour enhancer | Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate is a widely permitted savory flavor enhancer with an established safety profile for general consumption. |
18 Disodium Guanylate E635 | ✓Low Concern | Flavour enhancer | Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate is a widely permitted savory flavor enhancer with an established safety profile for general consumption. |
19 Calcium Phosphate E950 / E341 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Sweetener and mineral fortification / anti-caking agent | Both ingredients are authorized by major food safety authorities and are considered suitable for consumption within established regulatory limits. |
20 Red 40 E129 | ✓Low Concern | Color additive | Red #40 is a widely utilized synthetic colorant with established regulatory safety limits and no recognized allergen profile. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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