Stock cubes?
 

Hi guys,

A really simple question (I think). I was looking for stock cubes the other day in my local HEB and couldnt find anything even resembling them. Is there something I should look out for, i.e. a US equivalent to OXO cubes? Or am I resigned to getting down to the local British shop? Also I cant find tomato puree (the proper stuff in a tube).

Thanks in advance.

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There are bouillon cubes sold (one popular brand being Knorr -- but they are salty). If you can get to Central Market, they sell French court bouillons (in liquid form) as well as tomato puree in a toothpaste-like tube, imported from Italy.

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I've bought American stock in liquidy syrup form in small jars. I think one brand is "Better Than Bouillon" (or something like that). Latino consumers do use something similar to stock cubes. The brand is Knorr but I've never tried these stock cubes.

I used Marigold brand bouillon powder in the UK and I get my Mum to send that to me.

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Where do you live? Check for a local English shop, one here in santa clara, ca sells them.

Or check the web for an english market shop that will mail them to you.

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OXO is just a brand name . same stuff here diff brands Herb Ox , Knorrs etc. Tomato puree ... try tomato paste in cans

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Thanks for the replies. I've found loads of sites online that sell them so I will probably just do that. Amazon sell them as well surprisingly! They also sell tomato paste.

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My local grocery sells organic tomato puree at a good price. It comes in cans here, and tastes great. I'm sure you can find the same over there.

Can't beat the flavor of OXO cubes though.

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bullion, if you've got a brazilian or hispanic population, then get the stuff they use, as it's dirt cheap, can't remember what it's called though...also BJ's and Sam's Club have large tub of the stuff for cheap as well.

tomato paste, as mentioned, stick with the canned stuff as the tube stuff is way over priced.

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Agreed it's overpriced but in a few recipes it can't be substituted for.... the taste and consistency IMHO aren't the same and if not careful you can get a tinned taste to the paste! ;)

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OXO bouillon cubes Ingrediants....wheat flour.salt.yeast extract.cornflour.coloring.flavor enhancers.beef fat. yeast.dried beefbone stock.sugar.onion.and pepper extract. This taken off their website. Check the other brands as to what theirs are.
Never had a prob with canned goods tasting of the cans Heinz beans taste just fine.

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May I ask what recipes those are ?

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there is a thread on stock cubes.


ladies and gentlemen..we have officially reached the nadir.

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Pasta or other sauces where the sauce isn't cooked for a long time.

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:rofl: :lol:

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As long as some people here know what nadir means, there may be hope. ;)

(and no, I didn't Google/wiki/whatever! it)

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Ok thats what I thought what brand tomato paste did you use that tasted "tinny" I use the canned paste in my sauces also

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Hunt's and store-brand.... they all do. What brand do you use?

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We need your good self around more to enhance the bored.

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the cheap own brand store stuff, and never noticed anything wrong with it...

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I have all visitors bring me vegitarian OXOs when they visit, that and tea. You can buy OXOs at Tea and Sympathy in NY, they have an on line store too.

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Maybe I am missing something. We have never had an issue with buying bullion cubes in any supermarket- they always seem to have beef, chicken, tomato and usually fish/shrimp, ham (in envelopes).

Am I missing something?

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Yes, you are missing Oxo! there's nothing like it.

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OXO is just a brand name for bouillon cubes plenty here, but I never use them so I dont miss......

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Knorr chicken flavour cubes....... first three ingredients....- salt, MSG, partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil.......:eek: .... finished off with
disodium something and some other weird thing I'm not sure what it is.

And the other thing about OXOs; they are fun to crumble.

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[QUOTE=farmerwife;4780959]Knorr chicken flavour cubes....... first three ingredients....- salt, MSG, partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil.......:eek: .... finished off with
disodium something and some other weird thing I'm not sure what it is.

And the other thing about OXOs; they are fun to crumble.[/QUOTE]

Yes!!

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[QUOTE=TouristTrap;4780986]MSG OXO list as "flavor enhancers" anywhooo all bouillon cubes are heavy in sodium. cany imagine why anyone would use them...... stocks gravies are so easy to make

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Thank goodness. Don't Oxo cubes contains nasty stuff like MSG and artificial caramel?

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Au contraire Rodney, au contraire. I think we have reached the epitome of threads. I didnt realise it would raise such feelings. I mean what in this world could be more important than OXO cubes? :thumbsup:

I love the fact that there is a healthy debate on stock cubes - its good for the soul.

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:rofl:

But mange tout Trigg, you could be right :rofl:

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OXO contain meat extract and is technically banned from import without a licence ..

Orlando Airport is the only POE that I know which enforces it with enthusiasm...

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What a bunch of losers!!!!!!!!!!!

Do they not know what they are missing?

Oh no, hold on, how foolish of me, the OXO cube could contain the big bad BSE (which the US has anyway and is just in denial about it).

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Thats just it !! they are not missing it ..they get a regular supply ...

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Just thought I would update everyone (i know you have all been waiting for it ;)). I have found the US version of the classic stock cube. I have purchased both Chicken and Beef varieties. I have also purchased some proper tomato puree in a tube. Thank-god for HEB Central Market; it's a nice place with a great bakery, butcher, fishmonger etc etc. It's a bit pricey, but that's a technicality.

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Oy, what are you doing home on a Sat night! Get thee off to partying! ;)

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LOL dont you mean "Oi". It's even worse though I'm afraid, I'm in the lab right now doing some work and trying to solve the puzzle that is type 2 diabetes all by myself! Thanks for the concern though.

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Oh, good for you :):)