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Mango Habanero Beef Jerky, 2.5 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Mango Habanero Beef Jerky, 2.5 OZ

COUNTRY ARCHER
Available at Whole Foods
70
Calories
10g
Protein
4g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this 2.5 oz bag in the snack aisle, checkout rack, or clipped to a backpack for a road trip — a grab-and-go protein with a bold sweet-heat kick. The vibe is adventurous and slightly indulgent but marketed as a healthier snack (grass-fed beef, organic sugars), while the dehydration and flavored marinades give it a chewy, shelf-stable texture. Those processing steps and added sauces point to a processed product made from recognizable ingredients rather than an ultra-formulated industrial food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Total Sugars4g
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, BEEF, ORGANIC, BROWN, SUGAR, (ORGANIC, SUGAR,, ORGANIC, MOLASSES), MANGO, PUREE, GLUTEN, FREE, TAMARI, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, SALT,, MAY, ALSO, CONTAIN, ALCOHOL, AND, SUGAR), ORGANIC, SEASONED, RICE, VINEGAR, DRESSING, (ORGANIC, RICE, VINEGAR,, ORGANIC, SUGAR,, WATER,, SALT), GARLIC, POWDER, RED, CHILI, PEPPER, HABANERO, CHILI, PEPPER..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from whole meat plus culinary ingredients (organic sugar, mango puree, tamari, vinegar) and preserved by drying/marinade; it lacks many industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA 3 (processed).

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Common Questions about Mango Habanero Beef Jerky, 2.5 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This jerky is high in protein (10 grams per ounce) and made with grass-fed beef and organic ingredients, which is a nice perk. It’s a great snack if you're looking for something savory and satisfying, but like all snacks, moderation is key!

Perfect For

road-trip
game-day-prep
post-workout

Vibe:

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$7.39
per package