Allergy Friendly Bouillons/Stocks/Broths

Note:

This content was accurate at the time of posting, but it is possible that it is outdated at the time of your viewing.  Please, do NOT let this information replace the advice of your doctor/allergist.  ALWAYS follow their instructions and recommendations over mine.  

Also,

CHECK LABELS EVERY TIME, EVEN IF YOU'VE BOUGHT A PRODUCT A MILLION TIMES BEFORE!

Ingredients change often, companies change hands, and policies change.  What once was safe, can now be unsafe.  For your own health and safety, please make it a habit of ALWAYS reading the ingredients of EVERYTHING before you buy it.

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As those of you who have searched for pre-made broths, bouillons and stocks that are allergy friendly already know that they are EXTREMELY difficult to find!  As I was searching the web, I came across this page that made this task just a bit easier.  I will re-work the information a little bit here so that it's more organized, but feel free to check out that site as well.  I will also add or remove broths, stocks, etc. as needed.  I hope that you find this information as helpful as I did!  

Bouillons, Stocks and Broths that are Top 8 Free

1. PACIFIC (To read their allergen statement, click here.)

Pacific Organic Simply Stock - Chicken Unsalted, Pacific Organic Simply Stock - Vegetable Unsalted, Pacific Organic Bone Stock Chicken Unsalted, Pacific Organic Bone Stock Turkey Unsalted, Pacific Organic Chicken Stock Unsalted

• Top 8-free, gluten-free, organic, non-GMO, no sea salt, and all natural.  Click on each individual link above to see the ingredients in each product.  (Note: These are the stocks that I personally use and that I trust the most at this time.)

Bouillons, Stocks and Broths that are Fish-Free

1. KITCHEN BASICS (To read their allergen statement, click here.)

Kitchen Basics Unsalted Chicken Stock, Kitchen Basics Unsalted Beef Stock, Kitchen Basics Roasted Garlic & Chicken Flavor Stock Cubes, Kitchen Basics Roasted Vegetable & Herbs Stock Cubes, Kitchen Basics Unsalted Vegetable Stock

• Contains no fish, seafood, shellfish or sea salt.  All contain "natural flavors".  The stock cubes also contain yeast extract, soy containing products, lactic acid, and other less desirable products like maltodextrin and other corn products, caramel colors, etc.  Click on each individual link above to see the ingredients in each product.  Products are also allergen tested for milk, egg and peanuts.

2. PACIFIC (To read their allergen statement, click here.)

Pacific Organic Free Range Low Sodium Chicken Broth, Pacific Organic Simply Stock - Chicken Unsalted, Pacific Organic Simply Stock - Vegetable Unsalted, Pacific Organic Bone Stock Chicken Unsalted, Pacific Organic Bone Stock Turkey Unsalted, Pacific Organic Chicken Stock Unsalted

• Contains no fish, seafood, shellfish or sea salt.  All products are also organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free and wheat-free.  Pacific Organic Free Range Low Sodium Chicken Broth does contain yeast extract.  Click on each individual link above to see the ingredients in each product.

Bouillons, Stocks and Broths that are Soy, Wheat, and Milk-Free

1. IMAGINE FOODS

Imagine Organic Free Range Chicken Broth, Organic Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth, Organic Chicken Cooking Stock

• gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, all natural ingredients

2. KITCHEN BASICS (This brand has a LOT of allergy-friendly broths, including beef, vegetable, seafood, etc.  To read their allergen statement. click here.)

Kitchen Basics Chicken Broth, 32 oz. box

• gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, ingredients are all natural, but does now contain "natural flavors" (see allergen statement for more information)

3. PACIFIC FOODS

Pacific Foods All Natural Free Range Chicken Broth, Organic Free Range Chicken Broth, Organic Vegetable Broth, Organic Vegetable Broth Low Sodium, Organic Beef Broth Low Sodium, Organic Simply Stock - Chicken Unsalted and Organic Simply Stock - Vegetable Unsalted

• gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, all natural ingredients
• see Special Diet Reference for all their products

4. SWANSON'S

Swanson's Chicken Cooking Stock, 26 oz. broth

• gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free, more natural ingredients that other Swanson’s. May contain yeast-extract, which can cause problems for those who are gluten-intolerant.

5. O BRAND

O Brand Organic Chicken Broth, 32 oz. box

• gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, more natural ingredients than Safeway brand

6. MEIJER NATURALS(This brand has other stocks that are allergy-friendly as well, including beef and vegetable.)
Meijer Naturals Chicken Stock, 32 oz. box

• gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, no artificial preservatives or GMOs, all natural ingredients

7. EDWARD AND SONS (This is the ONLY bouillon I've found that fits this criteria so far!)
All flavors of their bouillon

• gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, vegan, organic

8. Orrington Farms 
Orrington Farms Natural Chicken Flavored Broth Base and Orrington Farms Low Sodium Natural Chicken Flavored Broth Base (ONLY these flavors/types)

• gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, contains yeast extract and maltodextrin and dextrose and the low sodium version contains Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate

 Bouillons, Stocks and Broths that are Milk and Wheat-Free

1. HERB OX

Herb Ox Sodium Free Chicken Granulated Bouillon

• gluten-free, dairy-free, contains a hidden source of MSG 

2. KNORR

Knorr Chicken Bouillon

• gluten-free, dairy free, contains MSG (soy)

3. PROGRESSO

Progresso 100% Natural Chicken Broth and Reduced Sodium, 32 oz. box

• gluten-free, dairy-free

4. SWANSON'S

Swanson's Chicken Broth, 99% Fat Free, 14 oz. can

• gluten-free and dairy-free, but there is a lot of bad things in it, including soy lecithin

5. SWANSON'S

Swanson's Natural Goodness Chicken Broth, 100% Fat Free Less Sodium, 48 oz. box or 49 oz. can

• gluten-free and dairy-free, not as much other stuff in it.  May contain yeast-extract, which can cause problems for those who are gluten-intolerant.

6. Orrington Farms

All flavors of broth base (this does NOT include their gravy mixes)

• gluten-free and dairy-free, but do contain a lot of other bad things, including yeast extract, maltodextrin, and/or soybean oil

Bouillons, Stocks and Broths that are Wheat-Free

1. BETTER THAN BOUILLON

Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base

• appears to be wheat-free, contains dairy and soy. (Note: This product is not labeled as gluten-free, so I have removed that status from it.  I kept it labled as wheat-free because it does not appear to contain any wheat.  If I found out it is not wheat-free, I will remove it from the list.  Here is a link to their FAQs section.  This brand also uses shared equipment for all of their flavors, so keep that in mind when considering purchasing this brand.)

2. HERB OX

Herb Ox Chicken Instant Bouillon and Seasoning

• gluten-free, contains dairy

3. MINOR'S

Minor's All Natural Chicken Base

• gluten-free, contains milk

4. TRADER JOE'S

Trader Joe's Organic Free Range Chicken Broth and Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth

• gluten-free

5. Orrington Farms
All gravy mixes, soup bases, etc.

• gluten-free, but all contain a lot of bad things, including some containing dairy, yeast extract, soybean oil and/or maltodextrin

Bouillons, Stocks and Broths that are Soy-Free

1. Kirkland

Kirkland Signature Natural Chicken Stock

• soy-free, but contains "natural flavors" without further explanation, hence the reason I only labeled it as soy-free (soy-free status comes from a reader who uses it that is anaphylatic to soy and can use this brand without issue).

2. Knorr Latin Flavors
Chicken (Caldo Con Sabor de Pollo)

• soy-free, but contains "natural flavors" without further explanation (soy-free status comes from a reader who uses it that has a severe allergy to soy without issue).  It does contain gluten (yeast extract is from barley), MSG, and other ingredients that are not very natural.

Bouillons, Stocks and Broths to AVOID

1. CAMPBELL’S

Campbell’s Chicken Broth, 14 oz. can

• contains wheat and soy, plus the addition of MSG and corn oil

2. COLLEGE INN

College Inn Chicken Broth, 99% Fat Free, all sizes

• contains wheat gluten protein and soybean oil, and MSG

3. COLLEGE INN

College Inn Chicken Broth, Light and Fat Free 50% Less Sodium, all sizes

• contains wheat gluten protein and soybean oil, and MSG

4. COLLEGE INN

College Inn Flavored Chicken Broths, all sizes

• contains wheat gluten protein and soybean oil, and MSG

5. COLLEGE INN

College Inn Turkey Broth, 18.5 oz. can

• contains wheat, soy, egg and milk

6. KNORR (this is a brand used in the foodservice industry)

Knorr Chicken Select Base (dry base)

• contains soy and milk, MSG

7. KNORR

Knorr Chicken, No MSG Added (dry base)

• contains wheat and soy

8. KNORR

Knorr Ultimate Chicken Base, no MSG,  Roasted Chicken, and Low Sodium

• contains wheat and soy

9. KNORR

Knorr Ultimate Gourmet Edge Chicken Base

• contains milk

10. MINOR’S (this is a brand used in the foodservice industry)

Minor’s Chicken Base

• contains wheat gluten, soy, milk, MSG

11. MINOR'S

Minor’s Chicken Base, no added MSG, and Low Sodium, no added MSG

• contains wheat, soy, milk

12. MINOR'S

Minor’s Chicken Broth Concentrate

• contains wheat

13. MINOR'S

Minor’s Roasted Chicken Broth Concentrate

• contains wheat and soy

14. SWANSON

Swanson’s Organic Free Range Chicken Broth, 32 oz. box

• contains organic yeast extract, which according to the label contains wheat

15. SAFEWAY

Safeway Chicken Broth

• contains soy protein, MSG

16. SAFEWAY

Safeway Chicken Broth, Fat Free, Reduced Sodium, various sizes

• 49.5 oz. can contains soy protein, 14 oz. can and 32 oz. box don’t

17. TRADER JOE’S

Trader Joe’s Chicken Broth

• contains gluten (barley malt)

18. PACIFIC FOODS

OrganicFree Range Chicken Broth Low Sodium

• contains yeast extract, which can cause problems for those who are gluten intolerant

19. PACIFIC FOODS
Organic Mushroom Broth

• contains natural flavors, which can be soy

20. PACIFIC FOODS
Organic Beef Broth and Natural Beef Broth

• contains autolyzed yeast extract, a source of MSG

21. HERB OX

Herb Ox Chicken Instant Powder Bouillon

• contains dairy

Thank you, Alison St. Sure, for taking the time to compile all of the original information!  You're wonderful! :)

Snack Safely is a great place to quickly check to see if a non-listed broth, stock or bullion is safe or not for your allergens.