Flavoring is a huge component in cooking and stock, broth and bouillons are all forms of "liquid essence". Using your own stock tastes dramatically better than the grocery option. Industrially made stock includes Maltodextrine, corn syrup, artificial flavorings, Potassium Cholride, Monoammonium, Glutamate, Gelatine, Propylene Glycol, to name a few. I prefer a chemical free version for my natural pantry. I make two batches a year and it takes 20 minutes to gather your ingred