Bouillon cube
Bouillon cube is high in FODMAPs and Oligosaccharides. It also contains moderate levels of Histamine and Tyramine. It has low levels of Lactose, Gluten, Sucrose, Salicylate and Nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsHigh
stocks and bouillon are usually high in FODMAP because they contain onion and garlic. Choose a broth made without onion or garlic, or use garlic-infused oil, to stay low FODMAP.
- OligosaccharidesHigh
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Long simmering pulls amines out of the bones and meat and then concentrates them as the liquid reduces — and stock cubes add yeast extract and glutamates on top. A quick, fresh broth is a very different thing from one simmered for hours or from a cube.
- TyramineModerate
Tyramine builds with time and bacterial action, so for these the lever is freshness and processing rather than the food itself: minced, smoked, pickled, sun-dried, pre-cut or long-simmered all mean more surface, more storage, or more bacterial contact. Bought fresh and eaten the same day, most of these are unremarkable. Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
- LactoseLow
not a dairy food, but milk powder or whey is a routine ingredient here, so the lactose depends entirely on the brand. Usually a small dose; check the label, where milk must be declared as an allergen.
- GlutenPossible
stocks and bouillon cubes can contain wheat flour or barley malt as thickener or flavour, so they may not be gluten-free. Choose a stock labelled gluten-free.
- SucroseLow
- SalicylateLow
- NickelLow
- FructoseNone
- SorbitolNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Bouillon cube affect?
Bouillon cube is notable for FODMAPs, Oligosaccharides, Histamine, Tyramine, Lactose, Gluten, Sucrose, Salicylate and Nickel.
Does Bouillon cube contain FODMAPs?
Yes — Bouillon cube is high in FODMAPs. stocks and bouillon are usually high in FODMAP because they contain onion and garlic. Choose a broth made without onion or garlic, or use garlic-infused oil, to stay low FODMAP.
Does Bouillon cube contain Oligosaccharides?
Yes — Bouillon cube is high in Oligosaccharides.
Does Bouillon cube contain Histamine?
Bouillon cube contains moderate levels of Histamine. Long simmering pulls amines out of the bones and meat and then concentrates them as the liquid reduces — and stock cubes add yeast extract and glutamates on top. A quick, fresh broth is a very different thing from one simmered for hours or from a cube.
Does Bouillon cube contain Tyramine?
Bouillon cube contains moderate levels of Tyramine. Tyramine builds with time and bacterial action, so for these the lever is freshness and processing rather than the food itself: minced, smoked, pickled, sun-dried, pre-cut or long-simmered all mean more surface, more storage, or more bacterial contact. Bought fresh and eaten the same day, most of these are unremarkable. Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.