Dried Vegetable Stock
What is Dried Vegetable Stock?
Dried vegetable stock is a concentrated powder or granules made from dehydrated vegetables, herbs, and spices. It is created by cooking vegetables like carrots, onions, and celery, then concentrating the liquid and drying it. This process intensifies the vegetable flavor.
Is Dried Vegetable Stock vegan?
Dried Vegetable Stock is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Dried Vegetable Stock gluten-free?
It is also gluten-free.
Is Dried Vegetable Stock a major allergen?
Dried vegetable stock is not a major allergen.
What is Dried Vegetable Stock used for?
Manufacturers add dried vegetable stock to enhance the savory flavor (umami) of foods.
Is Dried Vegetable Stock safe?
Dried vegetable stock is generally considered safe for consumption.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add dried vegetable stock to enhance the savory flavor (umami) of foods. It is commonly used in soups, broths, sauces, gravies, marinades, and processed meat or poultry products. It provides a deep, complex vegetable taste without adding significant moisture.
Health notes
Dried vegetable stock is generally considered safe for consumption. The FDA lists many vegetable-derived ingredients as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). It is primarily composed of vegetables and herbs, which are a source of vitamins and minerals, though levels are reduced by drying. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual vegetable-derived ingredients used in stocks.
Allergen info
Dried vegetable stock is not a major allergen. It does not contain milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or sesame. It is also gluten-free.
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