If you don’t have time to learn how to make bone broth, there are quite a few brands to choose from at the store. But finding the best bone broth for your budget and needs can be a little tricky.
We independently researched, tested, and reviewed these bone broth brands to give you the best guidance. You’ll find recommendations for the best-tasting, cleanest ingredients, and best overall options.
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Best Bone Broth Brands
When it comes to the best bone broth you can buy, we have our favorites. They're close in flavor to homemade, rich in protein, and made with wholesome ingredients. This is a quick guide to our favorite picks.
Kettle + Fire has clean ingredients, good flavor, and offers the best quality for the price (when purchased in bulk). (Read full review).
Bare Bones Broth is our favorite overall broth. It has a neutral flavor, excellent gel and is perfect for adding to your homemade soups. (Read full review).
Fond is our pick for the healthiest broth. It has clean ingredients with loads of beneficial herbs, spices, and vegetables. (Read full review)
Nona Lim is our favorite sipping broth and is great for when you're out and about. (Read full review)
Paleo Valley makes our favorite bone broth protein powder. (Read full review here)
What makes the best bone broth?
While homemade bone broth certainly beats all the store-bought brands, not everyone has time to simmer bones on the stove for hours. Fortunately, there are several brands that offer options that are pretty close to homemade. But there are a few things you need to pay attention to.
What's in it?
The best bone broth brands use simple ingredients. Bones and water form the foundation of their broth, while vegetables, herbs, and spices add flavor.
Less scrupulous brands will use chicken stock or chicken broth as the basis instead of bones, resulting in a diluted broth with far less protein than higher-quality brands.
In addition, look for brands that use free-range, organic, pasture-raised, or grass-fed bones. Raising animals on their natural diet increases the nutrient content of their meat and is better for the animals, farmers, and local ecology. Some brands focus on regenerative agriculture.
Check the ingredient list:
- Look for brands that list bones in their ingredient list. They'll be close to homemade and typically have a higher protein content.
- Free-range, pasture-raised, and grass-fed options are optimal. But double-check that the brand clearly defines how they interpret these terms, as these are unregulated terms.
- Opt for organic ingredients, such as vegetables, herbs, and spices.
- Avoid broths that list additives such as sugar and gums.
Nutrition
Bone broth is naturally rich in protein but has very little fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, or minerals. Accordingly, the best bone broth brands will use high-quality ingredients, and their broth will be naturally rich in protein.
Most of the protein in broth comes from gelatin, which is the denatured protein formed by the collagen in the connective tissue of bones and meat. This is why it's important to find brands that use actual bones as the foundation of their broth rather than diluting, flavoring, and repackaging other stock and broth.
- Look for brands that have about 10 grams of protein per serving. The more concentrated the broth, the higher the protein content will be.
- Avoid brands that contain sugar.
- Most bone broth will be low in carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, and minerals.
All Rankings
We looked at several popular (and some niche) brands to come up with the best options. We evaluated them for ingredient quality, flavor, texture (is it gelatinous?), nutrition, cost, and availability.
Please note that the serving size varies dramatically from one brand to the next, which can skew nutritional information. So, we calculated for 1-cup (8 oz) servings across all brands, which may account for a difference in our evaluation versus what is printed on the nutrition label.
Kettle + Fire
Kettle + Fire offers a great overall bone broth. It has a high protein content of about 10 grams per serving and has a vegetable-forward flavor. It's versatile, with options that are equally good for sipping as they are used as a base for soup and stew recipes.
While more expensive than many of the cheapest brands, its quality ingredients, lack of additives, and flavor more than makes up for the cost. It's also served in shelf-stable packages, so it won't take up space in your fridge or freezer.
Ingredients: Their ingredients are squeaky clean. They use grass-fed beef bones, free-range organic chicken bones, and organic vegetables. Their classic chicken flavor is loaded with vegetables such as fennel, leeks, herbs, and tomatoes. The broth is made traditionally with a low, slow simmer of up to 20 hours.
Additionally, they offer a broth made exclusively in partnership with regenerative farms. And they offer several different flavors.
Texture: On the downside, Kettle + Fire broth tends to have a thin, rather than gelatinous, texture.
Nutrition: 45 calories, 10 grams protein, 1 gram carbohydrate and 255 mg potassium (Classic Chicken Bone Broth, 1-cup per serving)
Cost: Kettle and Fire costs about 50 cents per ounce for a single carton, but bulk purchases provide significant discounts and the price is closer to 40 cents per ounce.
Where to Buy It: Kettle and Fire is widely available. You can find it stocked in grocery stores, and natural foods markets. But it's best to order online where you'll see discounts of up to 30% when you buy in bulk or purchase a subscription.
The Details
- 10 grams of protein per serving
- Made with clean ingredients (grass-fed beef bones, organic chicken bones, etc.)
- Shelf-Stable Packaging
- 40 to 50 cents per ounce
Bare Bones Broth
Bare Bones Broth offers a beautiful, neutral-flavored broth with a good, gelatinous texture. Its flavor is close to homemade broth, but tends to be a little acidic.
This broth is versatile at would make an excellent base for home-cooked soups, although you could also serve it as a sipping broth, too. It's available in shelf-stable pouches.
Ingredients: Bare Bones Broth ingredients are pretty clean, with minimal additives. Their beef bones come from grass-fed cattle, and their chicken is organic as are the vegetables, herbs and spices that are added for flavor.
It's the variety of bones they use that really makes their broth shine. You'll find oxtails as well as chicken feet and backs (just a good broth you might make at home).
They also fortify the broth with gelatin, which may account for its gelled texture and they also contain citric acid, which may account for the broth's acidity.
Texture: Bare Bones Broth had the best texture of all the broths we tried. It as thick and gelatinous, similar to homemade broth.
Nutrition: 40 calories, 10 grams protein, 270 mg sodium, 5 mg calcium, 160 mg potassium (Chicken Bone Broth, 1-cup per serving)
Cost: Bare Bones costs a little over 60 cents per serving, with discounted pricing when buying a subscription.
Where to Buy It: Bare Bones Broth has limited availability compared to other brands. You can find it some natural foods markets, but your best bet is to order it online.
The Details
- 10 grams of protein per serving
- Very gelatinous texture and homemade-like flavor
- Shelf-Stable Packaging
- 60 cents per ounce
Brodo
Brodo is the brain-child of chef Marco Canora of Hearth Restaurant. And it has an excellent flavor. It has a silky, luscious texture thanks to plentiful gelatin content and a phenomenal flavor that's as close to homemade as you can get.
The protein content is slightly lower than other brands, but its gelatinous texture more than makes up for it.
Ingredients: The ingredients are super clean, and Brodo uses not only organic chicken bones but also chicken feet which gives the broth a particularly gelatinous structure. Their beef broth contains grass-fed beef bones as well as organic vegetables, herbs, and spices. The addition of ginger is a clear win.
Texture: Brodo has a rich, gelled texture just like good homemade broth.
Nutrition: 30 calories, 7 grams protein, 350 mg sodium, 2 mg calcium, 1 mg iron, 207 mg potassium (Chicken, per 1-cup serving)
Cost: Brodo tends to be pricier, at about 72 cents per ounce with discounts available for subscriptions.
Where to Buy It: Brodo's available for single purchases as well as by subscription or bundles. It is a frozen broth and requires cold storage. While its flavor and ingredient quality is impeccable, it's in the higher price range with discounts for larger purchases.
The Details
- 7 grams protein per serving
- Made with clean ingredients (grass-fed beef bones, organic chicken bones, etc.)
- Keep Frozen
- about 72 cents per ounce
Pacific
Pacific makes a bone broth that's easy to find in most stores and is relatively affordable. But, it fared poorly with our testers, who described the flavor as "like dog food" with an acidic overtone. Some testers couldn't finish their cups.
It works in a pinch, but you're better off making your own or spending a little bit more for a better-flavored and higher-quality product. While it's the least expensive option of the broths we tested, it's also the least-liked.
Ingredients: The addition of both vegetables and spices lends a little flavor to the broth. On the downside, there's no indication that the bones in its beef flavor are from grass-fed cattle, and some broths contain additives such as dextrose.
Texture: Additionally, it has a thin texture that lacks the gelatinous structure that makes homemade bone broth so delicious and silky.
Nutrition: 40 calories, 9 grams protein, 125 mg sodium, 10 mg calcium, 150 mg potassium (Organic Chicken Bone Broth, 1 cup serving)
Cost: Pacific broth varies slightly in price from store to store, but averages about 25 to 35 cents per ounce.
Where to Find it: You can find Pacific broth in most grocery stores and natural foods markets, as well as in bulk stores such as Costco. It's also sold on Amazon.
The Details
- 9 grams protein per serving
- You can find it at most grocery stores, bulk food stores, and online.
- Shelf-Stable Packaging
- 25 - 35 cents per ounce
Fond Bone Broth
Fond makes beautiful, botanically-enriched broth that's excellent for sipping and has a delicious flavor, too. Ingredients are impeccably sourced, and they include nutrient-rich vegetables as well as medicinal herbs. It's also tested for heavy metals.
You can also shop by health concern, so it's the perfect option for people who are on restrictive protocols such as AIP or a low-FODMAPS diet.
Ingredients: Fond's ingredients vary from product to product, but include a variety grass-fed beef or free-range chicken bones as well as a variety of organic vegetables and phytonutrient-rich herbs.
Texture: It has a silky texture, and a decent gel develops when you. refrigerate the broth.
Nutrition: 32 calories, 8 grams protein, 636 mg sodium (Spring Clean Flavor, per 1-cup serving)
Cost: Fond is the priciest of the broths we tested at about 85 cents per ounce, with discounts available for subscriptions.
Where to Find it: Fond is not widely available. A few natural foods markets stock it, but your best bet is to purchase it online.
The Details
- 9 grams protein per serving
- Excellent flavor, infused with nourishing veggies and medicinal herbs.
- Shelf-Stable Packaging in glass jars.
- about 85 cents per ounce
Nona Lim
Nona Lim offers single-serving sipping broths infused with herbs and spices such as ginger, turmeric, goji berries, and shiitake mushrooms. They're easy to heat up, and are perfect for sipping on the go.
Ingredients: Nona Lim's ingredients are pretty straightforward: organic chicken and beef bones as well as various vegetables, herbs and spices.
Texture: It has a thin texture, and isn't particularly gelatinous.
Nutrition: 36 calories, 8 grams protein, 288 mg sodium (Turmeric Chicken, per 1-cup serving)
Cost: Nona Lim is a little more expensive than many broth brands, coming in at about about 67 cents per ounce, with discounts available for subscriptions.
Where to Find it: You can find Nona Lim at some natural foods markets, and some subscription and meal plan services. You can also order it online here.
The Details
- 8 grams protein
- Excellent flavor.
- Easy to heat-and-go.
- Must keep frozen.
- About 67 cents per ounce
Smart Chicken
Smart Chicken sells shelf-stable bone broths that are widely available in well-stocked natural markets and can also be purchased online. It has a rich chicken flavor which is pleasant, especially in comparison to other broths that are also widely available.
Ingredients: Smart Chicken's ingredients are straightforward and include chicken bones, vegetables, herbs, and apple cider vinegar.
Texture: It has a thin texture and isn't particularly gelatinous.
Nutrition: 60 calories, 10 grams protein, 1 gram carbohydrate, 430 mg sodium, 279 mg potassium (Classic Chicken, per 1-cup serving)
Cost: Smart Chicken is a mid-range broth and rings up between 30 and 50 cents per ounce, depending on the product. Price can also vary by retailer.
Where to Find it: You can find Smart Chicken at most well-stocked grocers, as well as online through Amazon.
The Details
- 10 grams protein
- Rich flavor.
- Shelf-stable Packaging.
- Widely available.
- 30 to 50 cents per ounce
PaleoValley
PaleoValley offers an excellent bone broth protein powder that is rich in gelatin and made from grass-fed beef bones. It's also made without the additives and fillers you often find in other similar protein powders.
Ingredients: It's made from slow-simmered grass-fed beef bones and water, then dehydrated. No other ingredients or additives. Seriously, just water and bones.
Texture: It has a powdery texture and dissolves readily.
Nutrition: 70 calories, 15 grams protein (Unflavored, per 1 tablespoon serving)
Cost: It's about $2 per serving, which is comparable to a mid-range liquid broth. Discounts are available for purchasing in bulk.
Where to Find it: It's available only online, and you can order it here.
The Details
- 15 grams protein
- Super Clean Ingredients with no additives.
- Shelf-stable Packaging.
- $2 per serving.
Epic
Epic bone broth is widely available in most natural foods markets. Their broths have thoughtful, clean ingredients, although the flavor is somewhat lackluster, and the texture is thin.
Ingredients: It's made from free-range chicken bones and grass-fed beef bones, as well as organic vegetables, herbs, spices, and apple cider vinegar.
Texture: It has a thin texture, similar to a light tea.
Nutrition: 40 calories, 9 grams protein, 428 mg sodium (Savory Chicken, per 1-cup)
Cost: It's about 50 cents per ounce, with discounts for subscribing.
Where to Find it: It's available in most well-stocked grocers and natural foods markets. You can also order it online through their website and several retailers.
The Details
- 9 grams protein
- Good-quality ingredients.
- Shelf-stable Packaging.
- Widely Available
- About 50 cents per ounce
If you want to make your own, try these recipes.
- Bone Broth
- Chicken Broth
- Turkey Bone Broth
- Sipping Broth
