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Teriyaki Beef Jerky, 2.5 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Teriyaki Beef Jerky, 2.5 OZ

COUNTRY ARCHER
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
27g
Protein
13g
Sugars
610mg
Sodium
63
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this teriyaki beef jerky in the snack aisle, gas-station cooler, or in backpacks on hikes and road trips — a grab-and-go protein option for busy days. It feels practical and outdoorsy with a slightly nostalgic, chewy savory‑sweet vibe. The product is marinated and dried (creating the leathery texture) and uses recognizable culinary ingredients and sugars rather than industrial additives, which points to conventional processing rather than highly industrialized ultra‑processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol60mg20%
Sodium610mg27%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Total Sugars13g
Protein27g
* 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, BROWN, SUGAR, (SUGAR,, MOLASSES), GLUTEN, FREE, TAMARI, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, SALT,, ALCOHOL, [TO, PRESERVE, FRESHNESS]), ORGANIC, SEASONED, RICE, VINEGAR, DRESSING, (ORGANIC, RICE, VINEGAR,, ORGANIC, SUGAR,, WATER,, SALT), WATER, PINEAPPLE, JUICE, GARLIC, POWDER, 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, GINGER..

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?

This is processed meat: beef is marinated with sauces and sugars and dried, producing a shelf‑stable snack; ingredients are mostly recognizable culinary items and there are no obvious novel industrial additives, fitting NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Teriyaki Beef Jerky, 2.5 OZ

The Teriyaki Beef Jerky is a solid snack choice if you're looking for a protein boost, with 27 grams of protein in a serving. It uses grass-fed beef and organic ingredients, which can be a plus for those conscious about quality. Of course, 'healthy' is subjective—it's a great option for a savory snack, but moderation is key, especially if you're watching your sodium intake.

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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$7.39
per package