Ingredient

Chicken Broth

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add chicken broth to products primarily for its savory flavor and aroma, and …

What it is

Chicken broth is a liquid food base made by simmering chicken meat, bones, and sometimes vegetables and herbs in water. This process extracts flavors, nutrients, and gelatin from the ingredients, resulting in a savory liquid.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add chicken broth to products primarily for its savory flavor and aroma, and to provide a liquid base. It is commonly used in soups, stews, sauces, gravies, rice dishes, and casseroles to enhance taste and moisture.

Health notes

Chicken broth is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a food ingredient by the FDA. At typical intake levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. As a basic food ingredient, chicken broth has not been evaluated by JECFA or EFSA as a food additive.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Chicken Broth

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FRESH & EASY Fresh & Easy, Provencal Simmer Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 58kcal 1.7Protein 3.3Fat 5Carbs FRESH & EASY Rice Pilaf With Orzo Rice 349kcal 9.3Protein 0Fat 74.4Carbs ECHELON FOODS Echelon Foods, Turducken Turkey Frozen Poultry, Chicken & Turkey 161kcal 17.9Protein 8.0Fat 4.5Carbs Blount Seafood Corporation Chicken Tortilla Soup Other Soups High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 60kcal 4.2Protein 1.1Fat 8.1Carbs

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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