Better Than Bouillon Reduced Sodium Seasoned Vegetable Base 8 oz – Concentrated Paste, 25% Less Sodium

Better Than Bouillon Reduced Sodium Seasoned Vegetable Base is a concentrated, savory vegetable paste that delivers full-bodied garden flavor with 25% less sodium than the brand's regular seasoned vegetable base.

This 8 oz jar blends cooked carrots, celery, onions and tomatoes into a smooth, shelf-stable paste designed to boost soups, stews, sauces and grains. Because it's a concentrated base rather than a powder or cube, a small amount is enough to season large batches, and the reduced-sodium formula helps you lower overall salt without sacrificing the background vegetable notes that provide depth to vegetarian and omnivore recipes alike.

How does this base add flavor to everyday cooking?

The paste dissolves quickly in hot or warm liquid, infusing dishes with savory, umami-forward vegetable character. Use it as a building block for pan sauces, braises, or to replace water when cooking rice or grains for more complex taste.

• Concentrated paste: one teaspoon equals about one cup of broth-equivalent flavor when diluted.
• Instantly seasons hot liquids and binds into sauces for richer texture.
• Works as a flavor booster in vegetarian dishes to add depth without meat stock.

How do I use the Reduced Sodium Seasoned Vegetable Base in recipes?

Start small and taste: the paste is concentrated, so begin with a half- to one-teaspoon per cup of water or liquid, then adjust. It blends into soups, dressings, marinades and even mashed vegetables for consistent savory balance.

• Dissolve in hot water for quick broth—use with grains, soups or for deglazing pans.
• Stir into sauces and stews during simmering so flavor integrates evenly.
• Mix into mashed potatoes or grain salads to enhance savory notes without extra salt.

What makes the reduced-sodium version different from the regular base?

This formulation contains 25% less sodium than Better Than Bouillon’s premium seasoned vegetable base, preserving the core vegetable flavor while lowering added salt. The reduction aims to help people manage sodium intake but still rely on a concentrated, flavorful cooking foundation.

• 25% less sodium compared to the brand’s regular seasoned vegetable base.
• Maintains carrot, celery, onion and tomato flavors for balanced umami.
• Same concentrated paste format for easy measuring and storage.

How should I store and measure the base for consistent results?

Keep the jar refrigerated after opening and use a dry spoon to prevent contamination. Measure by teaspoon to control intensity—adding more is safe, but small increments preserve recipe balance.

• Refrigerate after opening to maintain freshness and flavor quality.
• Use a dry measuring spoon; one teaspoon equals typical single-cup broth strength.
• Label and date the jar if using across many recipes to track freshness.

Who is this for? This reduced-sodium seasoned vegetable base suits home cooks who want a reliable, high-impact vegetable flavor without relying on full-salt broths. It's useful for vegetarians, people reducing sodium, batch-cooking home chefs, and anyone who prefers a concentrated, adaptable seasoning paste to improve soups, grains, sauces, and one-pot meals.

Ingredients

Vegetables and Vegetable Juice Concentrate (Carrots, Celery, Onion, Tomato), Yeast Extract, Salt, Organic Cane Sugar, Maltodextrin, Canola Oil, Malted Barley Extract (Gluten), Onion Powder, Dried Potato, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor