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Black Pepper Smoked Jerky, 3 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🥛 Dairy-Free

Black Pepper Smoked Jerky, 3 OZ

LOUISVILLE VEGAN JERKY
Available at Whole Foods
100
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
490mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the plant-based or jerky snack aisle — a grab-and-go, savory option for road trips, hikes, or a protein-rich lunchbox. It leans into a smoky, nostalgic jerky vibe while signaling health-conscious intent; the chewy texture and long shelf-life come from industrially processed textured soy, added flavors, and stabilizing antioxidants, which are hallmarks of highly processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 3
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium490mg21%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars1g
Protein6g
* 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

TEXTURED, SOY, PROTEIN, TAMARI, (WATER,, SOYBEANS,, SALT,, ALCOHOL, [TO, PRESERVE, FRESHNESS]), WATER, HIGH, OLEIC, SUNFLOWER, OIL, (TOCOPHEROLS,, ROSEMARY, EXTRACT,, AND, ASCORBYL, PALMITATE, [ADDED, AS, AN, ANTIOXIDANT]), WHITE, VINEGAR, VEGAN, BROWN, SUGAR, NATURAL, SMOKE, FLAVOR, BLACK, PEPPER, GARLIC, ONION, SPICES.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • High oleic sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Alcohol [to preserve freshness] - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially formulated textured soy protein, added flavorings (natural smoke flavor, spices), and antioxidant-stabilized oil for shelf-life and texture — features characteristic of NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Black Pepper Smoked Jerky, 3 OZ

When we talk about health, it really depends on your personal dietary goals. This jerky packs a punch with 6 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber per serving, making it a satisfying snack. However, it's also got a decent amount of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, just keep that in mind.

Perfect For

road-trip
game-day-prep
post-workout

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientpracticaladventurous
$6.29
per package