Original Turkey Stick, 1.15 OZ
What You Should Know
Small, shelf-stable turkey stick you'd spot in the grab-and-go cooler or checkout aisle — a compact protein snack for hikes, road trips, or a quick lunchbox addition. Its chewy, uniform texture, long shelf life, and list of engineered ingredients (encapsulated lactic acid, cultured celery powder, collagen casing, flavor powders) indicate industrial processing and preservation consistent with NOVA 4 ultraprocessed foods.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
TURKEY, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, WATER, ENCAPSULATED, LACTIC, ACID, SEA, SALT, CULTURED, CELERY, POWDER, (CELERY, POWDER,, SEA, SALT), CHERRY, POWDER, BLACK, PEPPER, RED, PEPPER, GARLIC, POWDER, CORIANDER, STUFFED, IN, A, BEEF, COLLAGEN, CASING.
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The ingredient list includes industrial additives (encapsulated lactic acid, cultured celery powder, cherry powder) and a beef collagen casing and represents a ready-to-eat processed meat product, all hallmarks of NOVA 4. The product's uniform texture, preservation methods, and flavoring agents further support an ultraprocessed classification.
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Common Questions about Original Turkey Stick, 1.15 OZ
The Turkey Stick can definitely fit into a healthy snack routine, especially if you're looking for something high in protein with just 80 calories per stick. It's low in sugar and carbs, which makes it a great option for those following a keto diet. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals!