Why is Roasted chicken base classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the ingredient list includes refined components such as corn syrup solids, hydrolyzed soy protein, flavorings, and flavor enhancers like disodium inosinate and guanylate, which are typical of highly industrially processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 16.7 g of sugar and 28.3 g of salt per 100 g, the base can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and significantly raise sodium intake, making it unsuitable for managing diabetes or high blood pressure without careful portion control.

Is the whey ingredient in this product a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes, the formulation lists dried whey, a milk‑derived protein, so anyone allergic to milk should avoid this roasted chicken base.

Better Than Bouillon • 8 oz

Roasted Chicken Base

Condiments

Product Insights

The Roasted chicken base is an 8 oz (226 g) stock concentrate designed to be diluted into a savory broth for cooking. It belongs to the meat and poultry PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed), reflecting its high sugar (16.7 g/100 g) and salt (28.3 g/100 g) levels alongside a solid protein content (16.7 g/100 g). While it offers convenient flavor and a protein boost, the excessive sugar, sodium and additives such as disodium inosinate and guanylate make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal167 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates33.3 g

Sugars16.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar condiments, this roasted chicken base provides about 55 % more sugar (16.7 g vs 10.8 g), nearly three times the salt (28.3 g vs 10.3 g), over seven times the protein (16.7 g vs 2.2 g), and double the carbohydrates, while containing virtually no fat.

Ingredients

roasted chicken including natural chicken juices, salt, sugar, corn syrup solids, rendered chicken fat, hydrolyzed soy protein, dried whey (milk), flavoring, disodium inosinate and guanylate, turmeric,

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