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Original Bison Jerky, 2 OZ
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Original Bison Jerky, 2 OZ

COUNTRY ARCHER
Available at Whole Foods
70
Calories
9g
Protein
4g
Sugars
400mg
Sodium
58
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this 2 oz Country Archer bison jerky in the jerky/snack aisle, gas-station grab-and-go rack, or clipped to a hiking pack for a road trip or trail snack. It gives a rugged, practical and slightly nostalgic vibe — a savory, high-protein treat that reads as a healthier snack choice but still leans salty and sweet. The product is a dried, marinated meat with tamari, sugars, liquid smoke and sauces that create a chewy, shelf-stable texture, which points to a processed (NOVA 3) product rather than a highly engineered ultra-processed food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 2
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium400mg17%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Total Sugars4g
Protein9g
* 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

PASTURE-RAISED, BISON, 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, SOY, SAUCE, [WATER,, ORGANIC, SOYBEANS,, SALT],, ORGANIC, SUGAR,, SALT,, ORGANIC, GARLIC, POWDER,, ORGANIC, ONION, POWDER,, ORGANIC, SPICES), BLACK, PEPPER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • BHA - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

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 bison plus culinary ingredients (tamari, brown sugar, pineapple juice, liquid smoke and spices) with no obvious industrial additives, but it is a preserved, salted and sweetened dried meat — characteristics of NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Original Bison Jerky, 2 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This jerky packs a punch with 9 grams of protein per serving and is low in sugar, making it a solid snack choice for those looking for a protein boost. Just keep in mind that it does have a bit of sodium, so if you’re watching your salt intake, be sure to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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$7.39
per package