From Nourishment to Nothing: The Stock Cube Story ??
Did you know that a small cube in your kitchen cabinet tells a big story about how we've lost touch with real nutrition?
The tale begins in the 17th century with "portable soup" - dehydrated meat stock that sailors carried on long voyages. Fast forward to 1908, and Maggi introduced the first commercial bouillon cube. Convenience was born, but at what cost?
Enter MSG - monosodium glutamate. Discovered in 1908 by Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda, MSG promised to add umami flavor to any dish. It quickly became a key ingredient in stock cubes, masking the lack of real meat or vegetables ??
By 1913, at least 10 brands of stock cubes were competing for kitchen space. Their secret weapon? Up to 72% salt content and a hefty dose of MSG. Flavour was abundant, but nutrition was nowhere to be found.
Here's what replaced the goodness of real bone broth:
? Excess salt - linked to high blood pressure and heart issues
? MSG - associated with headaches and digestive problems for some
? Hydrogenated fats - known to increase bad cholesterol
? Artificial flavours - masking the absence of real ingredients
What we lost in the process:
? Collagen - essential for healthy skin, hair, and joints
? Amino acids - the building blocks for the human body
? Minerals - key players in immune function and overall health
? Protein - for energy, growth and repair of our bodies
The rise of stock cubes coincided with a decline in home-cooked, nutrient-dense meals.
We traded the healing power of slow-simmered bone broth for a quick fix of salt and artificial flavours ??
But here's the good news: it's not too late to reclaim our culinary heritage. At Freja, we're bringing back the nourishing power of real bone broth. Imagine supporting your gut health, boosting your immunity, and promoting healthy aging - all from your daily broth without sacrificing the convenience of a stock cube.
Ready to ditch your ultra-processed cubes and embrace real nourishment?
Freja Instant Bone Broth is here ??
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