Why is Gemüsebouillon hefefrei, Würfel classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what ingredients does it contain?

The product is a dehydrated vegetable broth cube, which involves processing steps such as drying and mixing, placing it in NOVA group 3. Its ingredient list includes sea salt, palm oil, whole‑grain rice flour, onions, carrots, leek, roasted onions, parsley, lovage leaves, garlic, turmeric and seasoning of nutmeg and pepper; no additives or preservatives are listed.

How does the salt level in this bouillon cube affect a low‑sodium or hypertensive diet?

With 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, the cube is moderately salty; when reconstituted according to package directions a typical serving contributes a small portion of the daily recommended limit, but individuals monitoring sodium should still account for it in their total intake.

Can people following a vegan, gluten‑free diet safely use this vegetable broth, and are there any hidden allergens?

Yes, the product is certified vegan and gluten‑free and contains no added sugar. However, it may contain trace amounts of celery, which can be an allergen for sensitive individuals.

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Gemüsebouillon hefefrei, Würfel

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Product Insights

Gemüsebouillon hefefrei, Würfel is a yeast‑free vegetable broth cube designed to flavor soups and sauces. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A, belongs to NOVA group 3, and provides only 4 kcal, 0.5 g fat, 0.5 g sugars and 0.5 g protein per 100 g, while its salt content is 1.1 g, making it low‑calorie but moderately salty. The product is organic, vegan and gluten‑free with no added sugar, but it contains palm oil, which raises sustainability concerns, and may have trace celery allergen.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal4 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical packaged foods, this bouillon cube contains far less sugar (0.5 g vs 10.7 g), fat (0.5 g vs 14.4 g) and calories (4 kcal vs 276 kcal), and its salt level (1.1 g) is slightly below the average of 1.8 g.

Ingredients

Meersalz 52 %, Palmöl*, Reisvollkornmehl*, Zwiebeln* 6,5 %, Karotten* 3,7 %, Lauch*, Röstzwiebeln*, Petersilie*, Liebstöckelblätter*, Knoblauch*, Kurkuma*, Muskatnuss* Pfeffer* *aus biologischer Landwirtschaft. Kann Spuren von Sellerie enthalten.

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