Hormel Foods Herb Ox Bouillon Cubes Chicken product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Hormel Foods Herb Ox Bouillon Cubes Chicken Safe? Ingredient Analysis

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Hormel Foods Herb Ox Bouillon Cubes Chicken is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Hormel. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Salt, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Sugar affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium as a primary ingredient and hydrolyzed corn protein, which raises concerns about processed additives. The presence of disodium inosinate and guanylate indicates additional synthetic components.

Main concern

High sodium content from salt raises concerns about excessive sodium intake.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains dehydrated cooked chicken, providing a source of flavor and some protein.
  • Includes natural ingredients like dehydrated parsley and garlic, enhancing flavor without synthetic additives.

Concerns

  • High sodium content from salt raises concerns about excessive sodium intake.
  • Hydrolyzed corn protein and disodium compounds indicate a reliance on processed ingredients.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 2421676

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Hormel — Hormel Foods Herb Ox Bouillon Cubes Chicken 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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Hormel — Hormel Foods Herb Ox Bouillon Cubes Chicken has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Hormel — Hormel Foods Herb Ox Bouillon Cubes Chicken has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Contains dehydrated cooked chicken, providing a source of flavor and some protein.; Includes natural ingredients like dehydrated parsley and garlic, enhancing flavor without synthetic additives.. See the Pros section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: dehydrated cooked chicken, dehydrated parsley, turmeric. See the Ingredients section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Hormel — Hormel Foods Herb Ox Bouillon Cubes Chicken has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes sodium as a primary ingredient and hydrolyzed corn protein, which raises concerns about processed additives. The presence of disodium inosinate and guanylate indicates additional synthetic components. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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