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Smoky BBQ Beef Sticks 8ct, 1.15 OZ
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Smoky BBQ Beef Sticks 8ct, 1.15 OZ

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

What You Should Know

You'd spot these in the grab-and-go snack aisle or tucked into the jerky/portable protein section — a smoky, BBQ-flavored meat stick made for road trips, hikes, or a quick protein boost between errands. The vibe is rugged and convenient with a nostalgic campfire-meat-snack feel; the chewy texture, collagen casing, and use of cultured celery powder and encapsulated lactic acid point to industrial curing and preservation rather than a fresh whole-cut 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, 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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Main ingredient is whole muscle beef with added salt, spices and natural curing agents (cultured celery powder) and a collagen casing; these are characteristic of processed meats (NOVA 3) rather than highly reformulated ultra-processed products, though industrial preservation and texture-modifying steps are present.

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Common Questions about Smoky BBQ Beef Sticks 8ct, 1.15 OZ

Calling the Smoky BBQ Beef Stick 'healthy' can be a bit subjective. With 10 grams of protein and low sugar content, it's a solid snack option, especially for those on a keto diet or looking for a quick protein boost. Just remember, healthy can mean different things depending on your dietary goals or needs!

Perfect For

road-trip
game-day-prep
post-workout

Vibe:

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$17.99
per package