YummyLogy verdict
YummyLogy Caution
Standard0 pts
2 ingredients flagged with caution
Why this verdict?
Ingredients
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WaterWater.
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BeefWhole-food protein. Grass-fed preferred.
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Cane SugarRefined sucrose from sugarcane — the same substance as table sugar. A refined sweetener: fine occasionally, worth limiting.
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Onion PowderDehydrated onion.
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Yeast ExtractThe soluble part of ruptured yeast cells, used for savoury depth; GRAS in the US as bakers yeast extract. It is a natural source of free glutamate, so a food containing it cannot carry a "No MSG" claim.
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Garlic PowderDehydrated garlic.
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Caramel Color (generic)Without a Class number, manufacturer-disclosed type is unknown; Class III/IV variants (most common in colas) contain 4-MeI, a California Prop 65 carcinogen.
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Sea SaltEvaporated sea water; minimally processed.
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Black PepperGround peppercorns.
Quality signals tier: standard · score: 0
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Editor's overview
Pacific Foods Organic Beef Broth is a low-sodium option made from humanely raised beef, onions, garlic, and sea salt that works as a versatile cooking ingredient or standalone soup base. At 140mg sodium per serving, it's ideal for home cooks watching their sodium intake who want to use broth in soups, gravies, sauces, grains, or as a simple sipping broth. The 32-ounce carton offers enough for multiple applications across everyday recipes.
