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Jalapeno Beef Jerky, 9.2 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Jalapeno Beef Jerky, 9.2 OZ

CHOMPS
Available at Whole Foods
100
Calories
10g
Protein
380mg
Sodium
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this jalapeño beef jerky in the snack aisle, a gas-station cooler, or in a camping stash — the kind of spicy, protein-packed bite you grab for road trips, hikes, or quick snacks between meetings. It reads practical and adventurous with a chewy, spicy vibe, but the use of encapsulated lactic acid, cultured celery powder and a beef collagen casing signals industrial processing for texture and shelf-stability, consistent with an ultra-processed product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 STICK
Servings per Container: 8
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium380mg17%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein10g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

GRASS, FED, &, FINISHED, BEEF, WATER, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, ENCAPSULATED, LACTIC, ACID, SEA, SALT, JALAPENO, PEPPERS, CULTURED, CELERY, POWDER, (CELERY, POWDER,, SEA, SALT), CHERRY, POWDER, BLACK, PEPPER, RED, PEPPER, GARLIC, POWDER, CORIANDER, STUFFED, IN, A, BEEF, COLLAGEN, CASING.

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial additives (encapsulated lactic acid, cultured celery powder) and a collagen casing for texture and preservation, indicating multiple industrial processing steps and formulations typical of NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Jalapeno Beef Jerky, 9.2 OZ

That depends on your definition of healthy! This jerky is high in protein and low in sugar, making it a great snack option for those on a keto diet or looking for a protein boost. Just keep in mind that it does have some sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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$17.99
per package