Each: Chicken Base

Chicken base is a concentrated flavoring made from cooked chicken, chicken fat, and seasonings. It is often created by simmering chicken parts and bones to extract flavor, then concentrating the resulting broth. Salt and other ingredients are typically added to enhance taste and preservation.

Manufacturers add chicken base to provide a savory chicken flavor and aroma to foods. It is commonly used in soups, broths, sauces, gravies, and marinades. Its concentrated form allows for easy addition and consistent flavor.

Chicken base is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is primarily a source of sodium, and high sodium intake is linked to elevated blood pressure. The FDA sets a Daily Value for sodium at 2,300 mg per day. JECFA has evaluated ingredients commonly found in chicken base, such as salt and flavor enhancers.