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Spicy Ancestral Blend Beef Stick, 0.85 OZ
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Spicy Ancestral Blend Beef Stick, 0.85 OZ

COUNTRY ARCHER
Available at Whole Foods
70
Calories
7g
Protein
1g
Sugars
310mg
Sodium
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this slim spicy beef stick in the refrigerated snack or grab-and-go cooler, perfect for tossing into a backpack, lunchbox, or gym bag. It projects a protein-forward, slightly adventurous snack vibe—grass-fed claims give it a wholesome halo even as it reads like a convenient, indulgent treat. The ingredient list (collagen casing, encapsulated citric acid, cultured celery powder and concentrated flavorings) and uniform chewy texture point to industrial processing typical of ready-to-eat meat snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 STICK
Servings per Container: 1
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium310mg13%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein7g
* 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, GRASS, FED, BEEF, HEART, GRASS, FED, BEEF, LIVER, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, WATER, SEA, SALT, BROWN, SUGAR, RED, PEPPER, ENCAPSULATED, CITRIC, ACID, CULTURED, CELERY, POWDER, (CELERY, POWDER,, SEA, SALT), DEHYDRATED, GARLIC, BLACK, PEPPER, RED, PEPPER, BLEND, (RED, PEPPER,, OLEORESIN, OF, CAPSICUM), CHILI, PEPPER, POWDER, CHERRY, POWDER, CORIANDER, DRIED, CHIPOTLE, CHILES, CUMIN, ONION, POWDER, NUTMEG, PARSLEY, WHITE, PEPPER, IN, BEEF, COLLAGEN, CASING..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a ready-to-eat processed meat product made with collagen casing, encapsulated acids, cultured celery powder and flavor concentrates—industrial ingredients and processing characteristic of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Spicy Ancestral Blend Beef Stick, 0.85 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 7 grams of protein and only 70 calories per stick, it can be a great snack option, especially if you're looking for something savory and satisfying. Just keep in mind it's not a replacement for your veggies or whole grains!

Perfect For

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$2.29
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