Ingredient
Vegetable Broth
What is Vegetable Broth?
Vegetable broth is a liquid made by simmering a combination of vegetables, herbs, and spices in water. Common ingredients include onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, along with various herbs like thyme and parsley.
It is commonly used as a base for soups and sauces, or as a cooking liquid for grains and other dishes, adding flavor without the need for additional fats or heavy seasonings. From a health perspective, vegetable broth is a low-calorie option that can provide trace amounts of vitamins and minerals depending on the vegetables used, although nutritional contributions are generally minor.
Commonly found in: soups, sauces, grain cooking, stews, sautéing
Benefits
- Adds flavor to dishes without the addition of fats.
- Can provide trace amounts of vitamins and minerals depending on ingredients.
Vegetable broth is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) and does not require special labeling.
Research mainly supports its use for flavor enhancement; health benefits from nutrients are minor due to the dilution during cooking.
Vegetable broth is vegan-friendly when made without any animal-derived additives.
Sources: FDA's GRAS Inventory
Scout's take
Vegetable broth is used to enhance flavor and may contain various vegetables and seasonings. The nutritional impact depends on the specific vegetables and seasonings used. It is generally considered a neutral ingredient in small quantities.
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