Ingredient

Beef Base

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Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use beef base to add a savory, meaty flavor to a wide variety …

What it is

Beef base is a concentrated flavoring product made from cooked beef, beef broth, and seasonings. It is often used to impart a rich beef flavor to dishes. The process typically involves simmering beef and bones to create a broth, which is then concentrated and combined with other ingredients.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use beef base to add a savory, meaty flavor to a wide variety of foods. It is commonly found in soups, stews, gravies, sauces, and marinades. Its concentrated form allows for easy addition and consistent flavor delivery in processed foods.

Health notes

Beef base is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring agent. It is not typically associated with adverse health effects when consumed in amounts found in food. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated flavorings, and EFSA also reviews food additives. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Beef base is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten unless specific gluten-containing ingredients are added.

Products containing Beef Base

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Silver Spring Foods, Inc. Bookbinder's, Gourmet Sweet Burgundy Onion Soup Canned Condensed Soup High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 27kcal 0.7Protein 0Fat 4.0Carbs FRESH & EASY Beef Stroganoff Other Deli High in sodium — 56% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 121kcal 6.5Protein 4.5Fat 12.7Carbs

FRESH & EASY Carne Asada Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 34% DV per serving 77kcal 4.2Protein 3.2Fat 8.0Carbs FRESH & EASY Lasagna With Meat Sauce And Ricotta Other Deli High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 147kcal 8.5Protein 5.6Fat 15.6Carbs GREAT AMERICAN Fully Cooked Beef Patties For Salisbury Steak With Mushroom Gravy Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 236kcal 14.3Protein 16.4Fat 6.4Carbs D'GUSTA FOODS Traditional Beef Corn Empanada Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 272kcal 8.8Protein 17.6Fat 21.6Carbs Conagra Brands BANQUET Salisbury Steak Meal, 9.5 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 40% DV per serving 86kcal 3.7Protein 3.4Fat 9.7Carbs Conagra Brands MARIE CALLENDERS Old Fashioned Beef Pot Roast Dinners, 15 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals High in sodium — 56% DV per serving 61kcal 4.2Protein 1.6Fat 7.3Carbs Conagra Brands HEALTHY CHOICE Beef Pot Roast Complete Meal, 11 OZ Ready-Made Combination Meals 71kcal 4.8Protein 1.4Fat 9.3Carbs King's Command Food, Inc. Kings Command Foods Fully Cooked 0.5 Ounce Swedish Meatballs, 2-5 Pound Bags Of Meatballs, 2-2 Pound Sauce Packets In A 14 Pound Net Weight Master Case. Beef - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 223kcal 12.9Protein 15.8Fat 5.8Carbs Western Family Foods, Inc. Homestyle Chili Dry Chili Mix Other Soups 257kcal 17.1Protein 0Fat 65.7Carbs H.J. Heinz Company Beef Taquitos, Beef Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 271kcal 7.1Protein 8.2Fat 43.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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