Q: What is Clean Monday Meals Tomato Bouillon?
A: Clean Monday Meals Tomato Bouillon is a clean, savory tomato-chicken bouillon powder made with real tomato powder, slow-simmered chicken stock powder, sea salt, nutritional yeast, onion, garlic, organic cane sugar, cream of tartar, paprika, turmeric, celery seed, coriander, and black pepper. It was created to give families the classic tomato bouillon flavor they love with cleaner, simpler ingredients.
Q: What does it taste like?
A: It has a rich, savory tomato-chicken flavor with warm notes of garlic, onion, paprika, turmeric, celery seed, coriander, and black pepper. It is comforting, bold, and perfect for the recipes where you would normally use tomato bouillon cubes or powder.
Q: Is this similar to Knorr Tomato Bouillon?
A: Yes. It was created to be used in the same everyday ways many families use traditional tomato bouillon — rice, sopa, beans, stews, sauces, shredded chicken, taco meat, casseroles, and broth. The difference is our formula is made with cleaner, more recognizable ingredients and about 62% less sodium than Knorr Tomato Bouillon when compared gram for gram.
Q: How much sodium does it have?
A: Each 1 teaspoon serving has 270mg sodium. When compared gram for gram, Clean Monday Meals Tomato Bouillon has about 62% less sodium than Knorr Tomato Bouillon.
Q: Is this a low-sodium bouillon?
A: No. We would not call it “low sodium” because that is a regulated claim. But it is significantly lower in sodium than Knorr Tomato Bouillon when compared gram for gram.
Q: Why is lower sodium such a big deal?
A: Many traditional bouillons rely heavily on salt for flavor. We wanted to create a bouillon that still brings bold tomato-chicken flavor without relying on the heavy sodium load found in many classic cubes. Our flavor comes from real tomato powder, slow-simmered chicken stock powder, garlic, onion, herbs, and spices — not just salt.
Q: Does it contain MSG?
A: No added MSG. Monosodium glutamate is not listed in our ingredients.
Q: Does it contain palm oil?
A: No. Our Tomato Bouillon does not contain palm oil.
Q: Does it contain hydrogenated oils?
A: No. Our Tomato Bouillon does not contain hydrogenated oils.
Q: Does it contain artificial colors?
A: No. Our Tomato Bouillon does not contain artificial colors.
Q: What gives it its color?
A: The color comes from ingredients like tomato powder, paprika, and turmeric.
Q: Is it gluten-free?
A: Yes. Our Tomato Bouillon is gluten-free.
Q: Is it dairy-free?
A: Yes. Our Tomato Bouillon is dairy-free.
Q: Is it soy-free?
A: There are no soy ingredients listed in our Tomato Bouillon formula. Please always review the current product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Q: Is it nut-free?
A: There are no tree nut or peanut ingredients listed in our Tomato Bouillon formula. Please note this product is manufactured in a facility that processes other products which may contain tree nuts.
Q: Is it vegan?
A: No. This product contains chicken stock powder, so it is not vegan.
Q: Is it vegetarian?
A: No. This product contains chicken stock powder, so it is not vegetarian.
Q: Is it made with real chicken?
A: Yes. Our Tomato Bouillon is made with slow-simmered chicken stock powder made from 100% chicken, with no fillers or preservatives.
Q: What are the ingredients?
A: Tomato Powder, Chicken Broth Powder, Sea Salt, Nutritional Yeast Powder, Onion, Garlic, Organic Cane Sugar, Cream of Tartar, Paprika, Turmeric, Celery Seed Powder, Coriander, Black Pepper.
Q: Why is there organic cane sugar in it?
A: A small amount of organic cane sugar helps balance the natural acidity of the tomato and round out the savory flavor. Each serving has less than 1g total sugar and 0g added sugar listed on the Nutrition Facts Panel.
Q: What is nutritional yeast doing in the recipe?
A: Nutritional yeast adds savory, umami-style depth that helps build rich bouillon flavor without needing unnecessary fillers or artificial ingredients.
Q: What is cream of tartar doing in the recipe?
A: Cream of tartar helps balance the flavor profile and support the tomato’s natural tang. It gives the blend a smoother, more rounded taste.
Q: How do I use Tomato Bouillon?
A: Stir 1–2 teaspoons into 1 cup of boiling water and whisk until dissolved. You can also use it directly in recipes to season rice, soups, stews, beans, sauces, meat, marinades, and casseroles.
Q: How much equals one bouillon cube?
A: 1 teaspoon of Clean Monday Meals Tomato Bouillon equals 1 bouillon cube.
Q: How many servings are in one bottle?
A: Each bottle contains 42 servings.
Q: How many calories are in each serving?
A: Each serving has 10 calories.
Q: Can I use it for Mexican rice?
A: Yes. This is one of our favorite uses. Add it to your rice while cooking to create rich, savory tomato-chicken flavor.
Q: Can I use it for sopa?
A: Yes. It is perfect for sopa, fideo, noodle soups, and tomato-based broths.
Q: Can I use it for beans?
A: Yes. Add it to beans for deeper, savory flavor without needing a long list of extra seasonings.
Q: Can I use it for taco meat or shredded chicken?
A: Yes. It works beautifully in taco meat, shredded chicken, ground beef, chicken tinga-style dishes, casseroles, and slow cooker meals.
Q: Can I drink it as broth?
A: Yes. Stir 1–2 teaspoons into 1 cup of boiling water for a warm, savory tomato broth.
Q: Can I use it instead of chicken broth?
A: Yes. Mix 1–2 teaspoons with 1 cup boiling water to create an instant tomato-chicken broth. Use it anywhere you want tomato-chicken flavor instead of plain broth.
Q: Can I use it instead of tomato sauce?
A: Not exactly. Tomato Bouillon is a seasoning and broth base, not a direct replacement for tomato sauce. But it can add rich tomato flavor to sauces, soups, rice, and stews.
Q: Can I use it in place of bouillon cubes?
A: Yes. Use 1 teaspoon in place of 1 bouillon cube.
Q: Is it spicy?
A: No. It is savory and flavorful, but not spicy.
Q: Is it kid-friendly?
A: Yes. It was made for family meals and everyday cooking. It adds rich flavor without heat.
Q: Is it good for picky eaters?
A: Yes. It has a familiar tomato-chicken flavor that works well in simple family meals like rice, soup, beans, noodles, and chicken.
Q: Why does this cost more than traditional bouillon?
A: Most traditional bouillons are built around inexpensive fillers, high sodium, oils, artificial colors, and shortcut flavor enhancers. Our Tomato Bouillon is made with cleaner ingredients like real tomato powder, slow-simmered chicken stock powder, herbs, and spices. We made it for families who want better ingredients without giving up the flavor they love.
Q: Is it shelf-stable?
A: Yes. It is shelf-stable. Keep the lid tightly closed and store it in a cool, dry place.
Q: Does it need to be refrigerated?
A: No. It does not need to be refrigerated.
Q: How should I store it?
A: Store it in a cool, dry place with the lid tightly closed. Avoid moisture, steam, and direct heat.
Q: Can I use it after the best-by date?
A: For best flavor and freshness, use it by the best-by date printed on the bottle.
Q: Is this product allergy-friendly?
A: Our Tomato Bouillon is gluten-free and dairy-free. It is manufactured in a facility that processes other products which may contain dairy, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, and soybeans. Please review the allergen statement on the label before purchasing if you have severe allergies.
Q: Is it certified gluten-free?
A: Use the certification status listed on the current product packaging. Our label identifies this product as gluten-free.
Q: Is it non-GMO?
A: Clean Monday Meals only sources ingredients that are either third-party certified non-GMO or come with written guarantees that the ingredients are non-GMO. This product is not currently labeled as certified non-GMO unless shown on the package.
Q: Does it have a bioengineered ingredient disclosure?
A: Our current Tomato Bouillon label does not carry a bioengineered ingredient disclosure.
Q: What makes this better for families?
A: It gives families the flavor and convenience of tomato bouillon with cleaner, simpler ingredients, no palm oil, no hydrogenated oils, no artificial colors, no added MSG, and about 62% less sodium than Knorr Tomato Bouillon when compared gram for gram.
Q: What are the best recipes to use it in?
A: Use it in Mexican rice, sopa, beans, stews, sauces, taco meat, shredded chicken, casseroles, marinades, broth, pasta water, grains, and slow cooker meals.
Q: Can I use it with Clean Monday Meals ramen noodles?
A: Yes. It can be used to create a tomato-chicken broth for noodles, soups, and ramen-style bowls.
Q: Is this just for Hispanic recipes?
A: No. It was made with Hispanic family cooking in mind, but it works anywhere you want rich tomato-chicken flavor — soups, stews, sauces, casseroles, chicken, rice, beans, pasta, and everyday weeknight meals.
Q: Why did Clean Monday Meals make Tomato Bouillon?
A: We created it because so many families love the flavor and convenience of tomato bouillon but want a cleaner option. We wanted to honor the traditional flavor people grew up with while making it with ingredients moms could feel better about using every day.
Q: What is the quickest way to use it?
A: Add 1 teaspoon to rice, soup, beans, or meat while cooking. Or stir 1–2 teaspoons into 1 cup boiling water for instant tomato broth.
Q: Can I control the flavor strength?
A: Yes. Use 1 teaspoon for a lighter flavor or 2 teaspoons for a bolder tomato-chicken broth.
Q: Does it dissolve easily?
A: Yes. Stir or whisk it into boiling water until dissolved.
Q: Can I use it dry as a seasoning?
A: Yes. You can sprinkle it directly into recipes as a seasoning for rice, meat, beans, sauces, soups, stews, and casseroles.
Q: Is it salty?
A: It is a bouillon, so it is savory and seasoned. But it has about 62% less sodium than Knorr Tomato Bouillon when compared gram for gram.
Q: What is the biggest difference between this and traditional tomato bouillon?
A: The biggest difference is the ingredient panel. Clean Monday Meals Tomato Bouillon is made with real tomato powder, slow-simmered chicken stock powder, herbs, and spices — without palm oil, hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, or added MSG.
Q: Who is this product best for?
A: It is best for families, moms, gluten-free households, dairy-free households, Hispanic home cooks, busy weeknight cooks, and anyone who wants classic tomato bouillon flavor with cleaner ingredients.
