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Is chicken bouillon the same as chicken broth?

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Chicken bouillon is evaporated chicken broth compressed into a cube or into granules. It is reconstituted in hot water. Strictly speaking, though, the word bouillon is the French word for broth. read more

Chicken bouillon is a type of dehydrated stock which is very similar to chicken broth. Broth is made from the strained water that is used to cook meats and vegetables, and stock is made the same way but cooked more slowly. read more

Broth is also a recipe enhancer, but unlike bouillon, you can heat broth and eat it without other ingredients. Broth has a lower sodium content than bouillon and a more concentrated flavor, as well. In most recipes, you can substitute bouillon for broth and vice-versa. Some Things to Consider. If using bouillon cubes instead of broth in a recipe, cut back the salt in your original recipe. Bouillon cubes are very salty; therefore, they can over salt your dish. read more

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