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Rosemary Turkey Stick, 1 OZ
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Rosemary Turkey Stick, 1 OZ

COUNTRY ARCHER
Available at Whole Foods
50
Calories
9g
Protein
390mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this turkey stick tucked in the grab-and-go snack aisle or cooler—perfect for a quick roadside pick-me-up or thrown in a kid’s lunchbox. It gives a savory, practical protein-snack vibe: chewy, compact, and intentionally crafted to feel ‘wholesome’ though clearly processed for shelf stability. The ingredient list (encapsulated citric acid, cultured celery powder, collagen casing) and uniform texture signal preservation and industrial processing typical of processed meat snacks rather than a whole-food jerky.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 STICK
Servings per Container: 18
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium390mg17%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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

TURKEY, WATER, SEA, SALT, ENCAPSULATED, CITRIC, ACID, CULTURED, CELERY, POWDER, (CELERY, POWDER,, SEA, SALT), SPICES, (INCLUDING, ROSEMARY,, BASIL,, THYME), DRIED, VEGETABLE, POWDERS, (CARROT,, GARLIC,, ONION), CHERRY, POWDER, COLORED, BEEF, COLLAGEN, CASING..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • colored beef collagen casing - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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?

This is a processed (NOVA 3) meat product: real turkey is combined with added salt, preservatives (encapsulated citric acid, cultured celery powder) and a collagen casing to extend shelf life and create a uniform texture, but it lacks the wide range of industrial additives and reformulations typical of ultra-processed (NOVA 4) foods.

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Common Questions about Rosemary Turkey Stick, 1 OZ

The Rosemary Turkey Stick packs a solid protein punch with 9 grams per stick and just 50 calories. It's low in sugar and carbs, making it a decent option for a quick snack, especially if you're looking for something that fits into a low-carb or keto diet. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals!

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
back-to-school

Vibe:

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$2.29
per package