Original Family Size Beef Jerky, 8 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd spot this in the snack aisle or near the specialty meat/jerky section at Whole Foods and reach for it for road trips, hikes, or a salty protein boost between errands. The chewy, savory, slightly smoky vibe feels practical and a bit nostalgic (campfire or ballpark), and the ingredient list — beef plus soy- and sugar-based seasonings and smoke — points to a preserved, seasoned product with traditional drying/seasoning rather than a formulation of industrial additives (NOVA hints toward processed).
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
BEEF, TAMARI, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, SALT,, SUGAR), ORGANIC, BROWN, SUGAR, (ORGANIC, SUGAR,, ORGANIC, MOLASSES), GRANULATED, GARLIC, PINEAPPLE, JUICE, LIQUID, SMOKE, (WATER,, NATURAL, HICKORY, SMOKE, FLAVOR), ORGANIC, WORCESTERSHIRE, SAUCE, (WATER,, ORGANIC, VINEGAR,, ORGANIC, TAMARI, [WATER,, ORGANIC, SOYBEANS,, SALT],, ORGANIC, SUGAR,, SALT,, ORGANIC, GARLIC, POWDER,, ORGANIC, ONION, POWDER,, ORGANIC, SPICES), BLACK, PEPPER..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Made from whole beef preserved by drying and flavored with tamari, sugars, liquid smoke and spices without obvious synthetic additives or emulsifiers; these are traditional processing steps for preserved meats, placing it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed (4).
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Common Questions about Original Family Size Beef Jerky, 8 OZ
The Original Family Size Beef Jerky is a decent snack option, especially if you’re looking for something high in protein with 11 grams per serving. It’s relatively low in calories at 80 per ounce, but keep in mind that it does have 410 mg of sodium, so it might not be the best choice if you're watching your salt intake.