Original Beef Jerky, 2.5 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd find this 2.5 oz pack hanging in the snack/jerky aisle or stashed in a backpack for hikes, road trips, or a protein boost between errands. It gives an outdoorsy, convenient, slightly wholesome vibe — marketed as grass-fed and gluten-free to feel like a 'better' snack. The ingredients and smoking/marinating process explain the chewy, shelf-stable texture and salt/sugar flavoring; these signs point to a processed meat product (not a fresh cut), consistent with a NOVA 3 assessment rather than an unprocessed whole food.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
GRASS-FED, BEEF, GLUTEN, FREE, TAMARI, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, SALT,, ALCOHOL, [TO, PRESERVE, FRESHNESS]), BROWN, SUGAR, (SUGAR,, MOLASSES), GARLIC, POWDER, PINEAPPLE, JUICE, LIQUID, SMOKE, (WATER,, NATURAL, HICKORY, SMOKE, FLAVOR), ORGANIC, WORCESTERSHIRE, SAUCE, (WATER,, ORGANIC, VINEGAR,, ORGANIC, GLUTEN, FREE, TAMARI, [WATER,, ORGANIC, SOYBEANS,, SALT],, ORGANIC, SUGAR,, SALT,, ORGANIC, GARLIC, POWDER,, ORGANIC, ONION, POWDER,, ORGANIC, SPICES), BLACK, PEPPER..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •BHA - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
The product is a preserved, ready-to-eat meat with added salt, sugar and flavorings (tamari, liquid smoke, sauces) and is produced by smoking/drying — characteristics of processed foods (NOVA 3) rather than heavily reformulated ultra-processed products.
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Common Questions about Original Beef Jerky, 2.5 OZ
Well, that depends on your definition of 'healthy'! This jerky packs a punch with 9 grams of protein per ounce, making it a solid option for a protein boost. Just keep in mind it’s a bit high in sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, maybe enjoy it in moderation.