Flavoring Base
High GI
GL 1.4 per typical teaspoon (5 g) · GL 28 per 100 g
- Low saturated fat content
- Very high sodium content
Flavoring Base has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical teaspoon (5 g) adds a glycemic load of 1.4.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 4 per 100 g This herb blend offers a significantly lower glycemic impact (GI 10, GL 2) compared to the flavoring base, helping to keep blood sugar levels stable.
Dried herbs and spices (no sodium) - GL 5 per 100 g Nutritional yeast provides a savory flavor profile with a much lower glycemic load (GL 5) than the flavoring base, making it a better choice for blood sugar management.
Nutritional yeast - GL 14 per 100 g Miso paste is a more blood-sugar-friendly savory alternative, with a lower GI (55) and GL (15) than the flavoring base.
Miso pasta
Forms of Flavoring Base
- GI 5 · GL 1 per 100 g natural winter
Natural winter flavors - GI 40 · GL 3 per 100 g alcohol freevanilla
Water-based vanilla flavoring (no alcohol, low sugar) - GI 50 · GL 18 per 100 g green onion
Green onion seasoning - GI 70 · GL 21 per 100 g lemon
Lemon flavoring - GI 60 · GL 24 per 100 g beef
Beef flavoring - GI 70 · GL 28 per 100 g apple ginger
Apple-Ginger Flavoring - Woodruff flavorGI 80 · GL 40 per 100 g woodruff
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 5 g | 1.4 |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g | 4.2 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 20 g |
| Natural | 5 g |
| Added | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated | 0.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 12000 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low saturated fat content
- Contains some unsaturated fats
- Very high sodium content
- High glycemic load and index
- Significant added sugars
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Flavoring Base?
Flavoring Base has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical teaspoon (5 g) has a glycemic load of 1.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 28.
Is Flavoring Base good for people with insulin resistance?
Flavoring Base has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Dried herbs and spices (no sodium).
Which form of Flavoring Base has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Flavoring Base in this database, Natural winter flavors has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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