Ingredient

Vegetable Stock Base

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers add vegetable stock base primarily to provide a savory, umami flavor and aroma …

What it is

Vegetable stock base is a concentrated form of vegetable broth, used to add flavor to various dishes. It is typically made by simmering vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, along with herbs and spices, in water. The resulting liquid is then reduced or dried to create a concentrated paste, powder, or liquid.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add vegetable stock base primarily to provide a savory, umami flavor and aroma to food products. It serves as a foundational ingredient for soups, stews, sauces, and gravies. It is also used in ready-to-eat meals and seasoned products to enhance their overall taste profile.

Health notes

Vegetable stock base, when made from common food ingredients, is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is considered a food ingredient rather than a specific food additive. Therefore, specific evaluations by bodies like JECFA or EFSA for an acceptable daily intake (ADI) are not typically conducted for the base itself. The health implications usually relate to its individual components, such as sodium content, which can vary widely between products.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. However, some formulations may contain ingredients derived from major allergens like soy or wheat, so checking the specific product label is always recommended.

Products containing Vegetable Stock Base

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Colavita USA, LLC Veggie Stock Canned Soup High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 4kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0.8Carbs Food Markets Northwest, Inc. Hearty Borscht Soup, Hearty Borscht Other Soups High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 31kcal 0.4Protein 1.3Fat 6.1Carbs Food Markets Northwest, Inc. Pumpkin Bisque Soup, Pumpkin Bisque Other Soups High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 83kcal 0.9Protein 5.7Fat 8.3Carbs Food Markets Northwest, Inc. Artichoke Bisque Artichokes And Blue Cheese Pair Well For Outstanding Flavor In This Deliciously Creamy Soup, Artichoke Bisque Other Soups High in sodium — 41% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 84kcal 1.3Protein 5.3Fat 6.2Carbs Food Markets Northwest, Inc. Asparagus Lemongrass Asparagus Along With Bok Choy, Onions, And Carrots With The Asian Flavors Of Lemongrass And Ginger Soup, Asparagus Lemongrass Other Soups High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 31kcal 0.9Protein 0.9Fat 5.7Carbs Boomerang's Foods, Inc. Chicken Classic White Meat Chicken And Veggies In A Puff Pastry, Chicken Classic Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 182kcal 5.9Protein 5.3Fat 28.2Carbs M.C.I. Foods, Inc. Shredded Pork & Salsa Roja and Cheese Tamale Wrapped in an Eco-Friendly Paper Husk Sandwiches/Filled Rolls/Wraps High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 36% DV per serving 203kcal 11.2Protein 9.5Fat 18.5Carbs M.C.I. Foods, Inc. Shredded Beef & Salsa Roja and Cheese Tamale Wrapped in a Sustainable Paper Husk Sandwiches/Filled Rolls/Wraps High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 38% DV per serving 210kcal 11.6Protein 10.0Fat 18.4Carbs M.C.I. Foods, Inc. Chicken, Salsa Verde, Cheese Tamale Sandwiches/Filled Rolls/Wraps High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 33% DV per serving 189kcal 10.6Protein 8.4Fat 17.4Carbs M.C.I. Foods, Inc. Two Cheese & Green Chile Tamale Sandwiches/Filled Rolls/Wraps High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 47% DV per serving 238kcal 11.0Protein 12.5Fat 20.5Carbs M.C.I. Foods, Inc. Shredded Pork & Salsa Roja and Cheese Tamale Wrapped in an Eco-Friendly Paper Husk Sandwiches/Filled Rolls/Wraps High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 36% DV per serving 203kcal 11.2Protein 9.5Fat 18.5Carbs M.C.I. Foods, Inc. Shredded Beef & Salsa Roja and Cheese Tamale Wrapped in an Eco-Friendly Paper Husk Sandwiches/Filled Rolls/Wraps High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 38% DV per serving 210kcal 11.6Protein 10.0Fat 18.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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