broths
Edward & Sons Not chickn bouillon cubes
8 bouillon cubes - 2.5 oz (72 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 40
Edward & Sons Not chickn bouillon cubes scores 40 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Saturated fat 22.2 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better broth, stock and bouillon
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Chicken Bone Broth Fond · 14 fl oz/400 mL Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Chicken Base 16 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Miso Broth Concentrate Marukome · 15.1 oz/430 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 39 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Not chickn bouillon cubes
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Yeast extract minus 2.5 points
- Maltodextrin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 22.2 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 25 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 333 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Protein 22.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 60.5 = 39.5 → 40
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 333 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 22.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 22.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 22.2 g |
| Salt | 25 g |
Serving: 0.5 CUBE, PER CONTAINER (4.5 g)
Ingredients
- Sea Salt
- Organic Shea Butter
- Yeast Extract
- Organic Maltodextrin
- Organic Cane Sugar (high concern)
- Organic Garlic* Organic Mace
Label text, as published
Sea Salt, Organic Shea Butter, Yeast Extract, Organic Maltodextrin, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Garlic* Organic Mace*. *Powder
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Paperboard
Context only: no points in v1.
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More from Edward & Sons
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org