Canned soups
Kirkland Signature Organic Chicken Stock
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
Why it scores 82
Kirkland Signature Organic Chicken Stock scores 82 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 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. 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.
Better broth, stock and bouillon
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Organic Bone Broth Chicken Unsalted Pacific Foods · 32 fl oz, 1 qt, 946 mL Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Bone Broth Organic Chicken Butchers · 24 fl oz, 709 mL Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Organic Chicken Bone Broth Bonafide Provisions Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 18 points higher
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
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 18.5 = 81.5 → 82
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 4 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 240ml
Ingredients
- Organic Chicken Stock
- Organic Vegetable Stock
- Organic Carrot
- Organic Celery Root
- Organic Onion Juice Concentrate
- Sea Salt
- Natural Roasted Flavor
- Organic Flavor
- Organic Turmeric Concentrate
- 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 Roasted Flavor, Organic Flavor, Organic Turmeric 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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“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