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Kitchen Basics
Original Beef Stock for Cooking
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Label checked 2026-10-16. USDA FoodData Central · How we verify labels and scores
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2666029, data date 2023-11-16, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving (240 ml, 1 cup) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 12 kcal | 29 kcal |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 167 mg | 401 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 0.4 g | 1 g |
| Added sugars | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 5 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 0.4 g | 1 g |
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What to know before you choose these broths & soups
The recorded ingredient label lists 10 ingredients, led by beef stock, sea salt and honey. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (honey and caramelized sugar syrup) and natural flavors. None of the other additive groups we check appear. For these broths & soups, the comparison that matters most is prepared sodium: compare sodium for the same volume after any required dilution.
- Good signNone of the nine additive groups we check (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) appear on the recorded label.
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: honey, caramelized sugar syrup and mushroom juice concentrate (first appears at position 3 of 10).
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
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- You avoid all nine groups we check, from seed oils to banned-abroad additives: none appear on the recorded label.
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- You are limiting added sugars: it lists honey and caramelized sugar syrup.
- You want every flavoring ingredient disclosed: natural flavors are not itemized.
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References
- Kitchen Basics Original Beef Stock for Cooking: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2666029) USDA FoodData Central
- How much sodium should I eat per day? American Heart Association
- Sodium in your diet U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Protein Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
These notes summarize the linked ingredient record and public references. Records may come from manufacturer pages or USDA FoodData Central brand-submitted labels. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.
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Does Kitchen Basics Original Beef Stock for Cooking contain seed oils?
No listed matches for seed oils were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
Does Kitchen Basics Original Beef Stock for Cooking contain artificial dyes or MSG?
No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Kitchen Basics Original Beef Stock for Cooking?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: BEEF STOCK, SEA SALT, HONEY, COOKED VEGETABLES (CELERY, CARROT, ONION), CARAMELIZED SUGAR SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR, BEEF EXTRACT, MUSHROOM JUICE CONCENTRATE, TOMATO POWDER, AND SPICE AND HERBS (BLACK PEPPER, BAY LEAF, THYME).
Is Kitchen Basics Original Beef Stock for Cooking healthy?
Its recorded label lists none of the 9 additive groups we track, including seed oils, artificial dyes and MSG. Its clean score is 71 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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