This Boned Broth review tells you why this brand may be mislabeling their stock as bone broth. 

Woah, that's quite a claim. You had better have some evidence to back this up.

Well, I do. I will review this brand using three objective pieces of criteria: 

1. Nutrition Facts panel on the back of the package
2. Ingredient lists on the package
3. 3rd party reviews that you can find online

Using these three pieces of data, we can figure out if Boned is really bone broth and if it is a fit for your lifestyle. 

Now a quick disclaimer: I make and sell my own delicious Organic Bone Broths in Canada. So naturally that makes me a bit biassed. However, I will do my best to stick to the objective facts for this review of Boned Broth. 

First let’s discuss who they are. 

What is Boned Broth?

Boned Broth is a broth brand based in Kelowna, Canada that makes and sells Organic beef bone broth.

They are one of the first brands sold in Canada, dating back to 2015.

Now they sell their beef bone broth and chicken flavor broth at grocery stores across Canada, including Sobeys, Whole Foods and more. 

Boned: A Frozen Bone Broth Company

Boned sells their beverages in the freezer section of the grocery store. This section is usually with the specialty meat and bones. The difficult thing with frozen foods are that few people venture into this aisle when shopping.

But, freezing is a wonderful means of natural preservation. It is the best preservative we have. So you are actually encouraged to buy frozen food instead of some shelf stable ones.

Boned Broth Nutrition Facts and Ingredient List

Boned Organic Beef Bone Broth Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 250 ml

Calories: 20

Fat: 0 g

Carbohydrates: 0 g

Protein: 3 g

Sodium: 450 mg

Potassium: 225 mg 

Boned Organic Chicken Broth Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 250 ml

Calories: 20

Fat: 0 g

Carbohydrates: 0 g

Protein: 5 g

Sodium: 250 mg

Potassium: 225 mg 

Nutrition Facts Analysis 

According to the Boned Broth website, their products are: 

“Certified Organic and Functional beverages in Canada that delivers pure nutrients and amazing flavour!”

Where’s the protein? 

It is difficult to see how a drink with 3 g of protein is marketed as bone broth in Canada. 

That’s right, Boned beef bone broth has just 3 g protein per 250 ml. Boned chicken has 5 g protein per 250 ml serving.

There is little nutritional benefit to a something that has one third the protein of other top competitors. Let that sink in for a second. It has one third the protein it should.

Since most of the health benefits of bone broths come from the unique protein and amino acids, you are missing out if you use an option with half the protein. 

Looking for Bone Broth in Canada? 

Read our Bone Broth Canada Buyers Guide. 

How do they get away with marketing it as bone broth?

Unfortunately there is no law in Canada around the definition of bone broths. So brands can use the term willy nilly to capitalise on the growing category.

Boned broth doesn’t outright label their drinks as such...

Their packaging says that it is ‘broth,’ but with their brand name being so close to ‘bone’ it looks like the term ‘bone broth’ when it is actually ‘Boned Broth.’

Anyways, it is marketed all over their website and in stores as bone broth. 

Boned Beef Broth Ingredients

Boned Chicken Broth Ingredients

Red Flag Ingredients

Boned broth ingredient list is solid, there are no true red flag ingredients. Here are two small things worth mentioning.

Herbs and Spices

This could be a lot of different things. Typically it will be a blend of many different herbs and spices to help the taste and flavour of the beverage. So it is interesting they chose this blend of things.

Allergens

There are some allergens in Boned broth worth mentioning. If you have food sensitivities or are following an autoimmune protocol (AIP) or GAPS diet, you may be sensitive to:

• Garlic
• Turmeric
• Tomato paste
• Apple cider vinegar
• Cayenne
• Curry powder
• Herbs and spices
• Herbs

Boned vs. Bluebird Provisions

Here is a visual comparison between Boned and Bluebird Provisions. Bluebird is the only real maker of Organic bone broths that are sold across Canada. 

As you can see from the chart, Bluebird has more than double the protein of Boned.

Bluebird Provisions also has less sodium and more hydrating electrolytes in the form of potassium. 

What about ingredients? 

Both are sourced from Canada Organic farms. Bluebird Provisions uses fewer spices and common allergens in their ingredient list.

Boned uses many ingredients and spices that have allergens and fodmaps. If you have a sensitive GI tract or any digestive concerns, then be careful with whichever brand you choose.

Finally, Bluebird Provisions offers an Instant Bone Broth Powder in addition to their liquid version.

This powder is a convenient source of protein for your busy lifestyle. Powder is a great alternative to the traditional method of making this healing beverage.

Many people prefer the powder for convenience. You can easily use it in your morning smoothie, or on it's own with with a little grass-fed butter and MCT oil.

It's a great way to get some of the benefits in your diet without having to spend time making it. 

Boned Broth Review Summed Up

Boned broth makes a great broth, but it probably should not be marketed as bone broth. That being said, Boned broth does a great job sourcing in Canada and offering a Certified Organic broth.

We just wish they had more protein. But it is difficult and expensive to make a traditional options in Canada. 

If you are looking for authentic and Organic company in Canada, try Bluebird Provisions.

FAQs

Boned Broth Recipe and Flavor

Boned broth uses a 200 year old Slovakian recipe that simmers bones and vegetables at a low heat for hours on end. The result is beverage that you can purchase in grocery stores across Canada.

Does Boned broth have collagen protein?

Boned broth does not have adequate collagen protein because the total protein level is 3 g per serving.

At 3 g protein per serving, there are no nutritional benefits and only 1-2 g of per serving. You would need to drink a lot of boned broth to get any benefits.

Can you use Boned broth to make soup?

You can use Boned broth to make soup. Simply substitute broth or water for it in any recipe of your choosing. That being said, if you want the nutritional benefits of bone broths, you would be best to use a real one, like Bluebird Provisions.

Where to find nutritious bone broth

You can find nutritious bone broths from a brand called Bluebird Provisions. They sell their nutrient rich beverage online and ship to your door. This product is packed with pure protein, hydrating electrolytes and nutrients for skin health and healthy GI tract.

Is Boned a drinking bone broth?

Boned is not a drinking bone broth because there are no nutrition benefits due to the lack of protein and poor protein quality. Of course, you can drink any beverage you want for the taste, but in terms of nutrition, you can find a better solutions. One better one is a shelf stable broth from Bluebird Provisions.