The broth is used as a food in itself since antiquity. It is often used as a base to give a richer flavor to other dishes, such as soups, sauces (as in the case of velouté and the whole family of derived sauces) or stews.
In addition to its rich flavor and high nutritional value, usually a quite comforting and saucer with healing properties. In venezuelan cuisine in beef broth is made with certain types of meat or bones such as the legs, ribs lizard, etc. They have a cooking time of 90 minutes.