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Cube bouillon
Cube bouillon by Knorr provides 250 kcal per 100 g and 0 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category. Contains: gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 cube (6g) (makes 1 cup prepared) (6 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | 15 kcal | 194 +29% | |
| Total fat | 16.7 g | 1 g | 1% | 12.8 +30% |
| Saturated fat | 16.7 g | 1 g | 5% | 2.4 +587% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.7 g | 1 g | 0% | 16.2 |
| Added sugars | 2 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 4.8 −58% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.8 −100% |
| Salt | 48.3 g | 2.9 g | 5.9 +724% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59921 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other groceries
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Salt, palm oil, monosodium glutamate, corn starch, hydrogenated palm oil, sugar, cooked chicken powder, hydrolyzed corn protein, autolyzed yeast extract (barley), chicken fat, water, maltodextrin, natural flavor, dehydrated parsley flakes, disodium inosinate, citric acid, iodized salt (salt, potassium iodide), caramel color, yellow 5, annatto (color), tbhq (used to protect quality), yellow 6.
- Allergens
- Gluten
Additives 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Yellow 5, Yellow 6.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/2 cube (6g) (makes 1 cup prepared) (6 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0048001219892
Prices reported by shoppers
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Recipe & label changes
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October 1, 2026
- Additives: added E150a - Plain caramel; removed E150c - Ammonia caramel
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cube bouillon?
Cube bouillon contains 250 kcal per 100 g and about 15 kcal per serving (1/2 cube (6g) (makes 1 cup prepared) (6 g)).
Is Cube bouillon healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Cube bouillon vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cube bouillon contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Cube bouillon contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with them. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 1, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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