Original Ancestral Blend Beef Stick, 0.85 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd find this single-serve beef stick in the snack or deli section, grabbed for a road trip, hike, or tossed into a lunchbox. It projects a rustic, protein-forward and slightly nostalgic vibe — marketed as ‘ancestral’ and grass-fed for a wholesome feel. However, the meat-stick format, collagen casing, encapsulated citric acid and other preservative techniques produce a firm, shelf-stable texture and point to industrial processing common in ultra-processed foods.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
GRASS, FED, BEEF, GRASS, FED, BEEF, HEART, GRASS, FED, BEEF, LIVER, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, WATER, SEA, SALT, ENCAPSULATED, CITRIC, ACID, CULTURED, CELERY, POWDER, (CELERY, POWDER,, SEA, SALT), DEHYDRATED, GARLIC, RED, PEPPER, BLACK, PEPPER, CHERRY, POWDER, CORIANDER, ONION, POWDER, WHITE, PEPPER, NUTMEG, PARSLEY, IN, BEEF, COLLAGEN, CASING..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Although ingredients are mainly whole meats and spices, the product is an industrially processed, shelf-stable meat snack using additives (encapsulated citric acid, cultured celery powder) and a collagen casing, consistent with NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Original Ancestral Blend Beef Stick, 0.85 OZ
Well, that depends on what 'healthy' means for you! This beef stick is high in protein and low in sugar, making it a great snack option if you're looking for something to fuel your day without the sugar crash. It’s also free from artificial ingredients and preservatives, which is a plus in my book!