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Smoky BBQ Beef Stick, 1.15 OZ
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Smoky BBQ Beef Stick, 1.15 OZ

CHOMPS
Available at Whole Foods
100
Calories
10g
Protein
380mg
Sodium
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this CHOMPS Smoky BBQ Beef Stick in a grab-and-go cooler, snack aisle, or packed in a backpack for hikes, road trips, or a quick office bite. It gives a practical, slightly nostalgic smoky-chewy snack vibe and is marketed as a healthier protein option thanks to 'grass-fed' labeling. The use of a collagen casing, cultured celery powder, encapsulated lactic acid and concentrated seasonings points to industrial processing that yields a uniform, shelf-stable texture typical of ultra-processed meat sticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 STICK
Servings per Container: 24
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, CULTURED, CELERY, POWDER, (CELERY, POWDER,, SEA, SALT), SMOKED, PAPRIKA, BLACK, PEPPER, CHILI, POWDER, CHERRY, POWDER, RED, PEPPER, ONION, POWDER, GARLIC, POWDER, TOMATO, POWDER, 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?

Ready-to-eat processed meat with additives (encapsulated lactic acid, cultured celery powder) and a collagen casing indicates industrial formulations and shelf-stable manufacturing, characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Smoky BBQ Beef Stick, 1.15 OZ

The Smoky BBQ Beef Stick is a great protein-packed snack with 10 grams of protein and only 100 calories per stick. It’s low in sugar and carbs, making it a solid choice for those on a keto diet or looking for a satisfying, savory treat. Of course, 'healthy' can vary by person; it's all about balancing it with your overall diet!

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
game-day-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

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$2.69
per package