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Broth
Also known as: broths, stock, bouillon, Stocks
Low concern
Broth is a culinary preparation, generally safe. Commercial broths can be high in sodium, which is the main nutritional concern.
Found in
1,160 products
What it is
Liquid made by simmering meat, bones, or vegetables in water, often with salt and aromatics.
Flavor base, cooking liquid, soup base.
Why it's flagged
- often high in sodium
- umbrella term
- may contain MSG/yeast extract
What regulators actually say
"Most of the sodium Americans eat comes from packaged, processed, and prepared foods—not from the salt shaker."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard food ingredient; no specific additive regulation.
European Union — EFSA
Standard food preparation.
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