Liquid chicken broths
Kirkland Signature Organic Chicken Stock
946 mL (1 qt)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 84
Kirkland Signature Organic Chicken Stock scores 84 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Chicken Stock
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 16.5 = 83.5 → 84
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 4 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 portion (240 ml)
Ingredients
- organic chicken stock
- organic vegetable stock (organic carrot, organic celery root, organic onion juice concentrate)
- sea salt
- natural flavor
- organic tumeric concentrate (not recognized)
- organic ground bay leaves
- organic black pepper extract
Label text, as published
organic chicken stock, organic vegetable stock (organic carrot, organic celery root, organic onion juice concentrate), sea salt, natural flavor, organic tumeric concentrate, organic ground bay leaves, organic black pepper extract,
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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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