Broth Sampler Tutorial: Your Step-by-Step Guide

What Is a Broth Sampler Tutorial?

A broth sampler tutorial walks you through tasting, evaluating, and cooking with multiple bone broth varieties side by side, so you can identify which profiles best suit your cooking style and dietary needs.

The Bone Broth Sampler Bundle from Gourmend Foods is purpose-built for this process. It includes three organic chicken bone broths and three organic beef bone broths, each simmered to draw out collagen and depth. This tutorial gives you a structured method to get the most from all six cartons.

What You Gain from the Process

Both varieties are Monash University Low FODMAP Certified, free from GMOs, gluten, maltodextrin, yeast extract, fillers, and preservatives. The formulas use scallion tops and leek greens in place of onion and garlic bulbs -- ingredients that are common digestive triggers -- so you get genuine flavor complexity without the discomfort. That's not a compromise. It's a better formula.

How to Run Your Tasting Session

Follow this sequence for a clean, informative evaluation:

• Warm each broth separately in a small saucepan. Taste it plain first, without seasoning, so you can register the base flavor clearly.
• Note texture and body. A well-simmered bone broth gels when chilled. That gelatin signals collagen extraction and contributes to a fuller mouthfeel in finished dishes.
• Test in context. Use chicken broth to deglaze a pan or thin a sauce; use beef broth as the liquid base in a slow-cooked stew. Real cooking conditions reveal more than sipping alone.
• Drink it straight. Both broths are formulated to enjoy as a warm beverage. This is the clearest way to evaluate seasoning balance and finish -- no other ingredients in the way.

The Bone Broth Sampler Bundle, priced at $54.00, gives you enough volume across both proteins to run this full evaluation and still have broth left for a complete recipe. For low FODMAP recipe ideas, visit Gourmend's recipe library.

This information is for educational purposes. Consult a registered dietitian or healthcare provider for personalized advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Bone Broth Sampler Bundle?

The bundle contains three organic chicken bone broths and three organic beef bone broths. Chicken varieties are made with free-range bones, scallion tops, and leek greens. Beef varieties use grass-fed bones, oyster mushrooms, and leek tops for umami depth. No onion or garlic bulbs are used in either formula.

Is this bundle suitable for a low FODMAP diet?

Yes. Both broth varieties carry Monash University Low FODMAP Certification. The formulas substitute scallion greens and leek tops for onion and garlic bulbs, which are common digestive triggers. They are also free from gluten, GMOs, maltodextrin, yeast extract, fillers, preservatives, and additives. This information is for educational purposes. Consult a registered dietitian or healthcare provider for personalized advice.

Can I drink the broth straight, or is it only for cooking?

Both varieties are formulated to drink as a warm beverage or to use as a cooking base for soups, stews, sauces, and braises. Sipping broth plain is the most direct way to evaluate seasoning balance during a tasting session.

How do I know which broth to use in a given recipe?

Chicken bone broth suits lighter applications: pan sauces, grain cooking, and clear soups. Beef bone broth, with its deeper umami profile from oyster mushrooms, performs best in slow-cooked dishes and braises. Running a structured Broth Sampler tutorial, as outlined above, builds the practical instinct to make that call quickly.

What does the Bone Broth Sampler Bundle cost?

The bundle is priced at $54.00 for all six cartons. For low FODMAP recipe ideas using both broth types, visit Gourmend's recipe library.

More Frequently Asked Questions

How many cartons are in the Bone Broth Sampler Bundle?

The bundle includes six cartons total: three organic chicken bone broths and three organic beef bone broths.

Are these broths safe for a low FODMAP diet?

Yes. Both varieties are Monash University Low FODMAP Certified and use scallion tops and leek greens in place of onion and garlic bulbs. They contain no GMOs, gluten, fillers, preservatives, yeast extract, or maltodextrin.

Can I drink the broth straight, or is it only for cooking?

Both broths are formulated to drink as a warm beverage and to use as a cooking base for soups, stews, sauces, and braises. Sipping each one plain is the most direct way to complete this Broth Sampler tutorial.

What makes the beef broth taste different from the chicken?

The beef broth is built on organic grass-fed bones with oyster mushrooms and leek tops added for umami depth. The chicken broth uses free-range bones with scallion tops and vegetables, producing a cleaner, lighter profile suited to delicate sauces and soups. For more details on broth, see broth.

What is the price of the bundle?

The Bone Broth Sampler Bundle is priced at $54.00.

This information is for educational purposes. Consult a registered dietitian or healthcare provider for personalized advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I ensure my broth has deep, satisfying flavor?

A well-made bone broth, simmered to draw out collagen and depth, forms a rich base. The Gourmend Bone Broth Sampler tutorial guides you to taste and evaluate different varieties side by side, sharpening your instincts for flavor profiles. This helps you identify which broths best suit your cooking style.

What ingredients are used to give Gourmend broths their distinct flavors?

Our chicken bone broths are made with organic, free-range chicken bones and vegetables like green leek and scallion tops for a clean, savory brightness. The beef bone broths use organic grass-fed beef bones, with leek and scallion tops, plus oyster mushrooms for a deeper umami base. These thoughtful ingredient choices create bold flavor without digestive discomfort.

What is the best way to conduct a broth tasting session with the Gourmend Sampler?

To get the most from your Broth Sampler tutorial, warm each broth separately and taste it plain first to register the base flavor and body. Then, test each broth in a cooking context, like deglazing a pan or as a stew base, to see how it performs. Finally, sip them as a beverage to evaluate seasoning balance and finish.

Why do some people experience digestive upset after drinking bone broth?

Traditional bone broths often contain high FODMAP ingredients, which can trigger discomfort for sensitive individuals. At Gourmend Foods, we craft our broths with ingredients like scallion tops and leek greens to provide flavor that is genuinely gentle on digestion. Our broths are Monash University Low FODMAP Certified, designed for comfort.

How do I know whether to use chicken or beef broth in my recipes?

Chicken bone broth brings a clean, savory brightness that works well in lighter applications such as sauces, grain cooking, and clear soups. Beef bone broth, with its deeper umami profile, is better suited for heartier dishes like stews, braises, and slow-cooked meals. The Broth Sampler tutorial helps you build confidence in choosing the right broth for your culinary needs.

What is included in the Gourmend Bone Broth Sampler Bundle?

The Bone Broth Sampler Bundle includes three organic chicken bone broths and three organic beef bone broths. Each is simmered to draw out collagen and depth, offering distinct flavor profiles for your cooking and tasting exploration. This bundle gives you enough volume to run a full evaluation and still have broth for recipes.

Can I drink these broths as a beverage, or are they only for cooking?

Both the chicken and beef broths in the sampler are formulated to be enjoyed straight as a warm beverage. Sipping them plain is also the clearest way to evaluate their seasoning balance and finish during your tasting session. Of course, they also serve as excellent bases for various culinary applications.