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Spicy Grass-Fed Beef Stick, 1 OZ
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Spicy Grass-Fed Beef Stick, 1 OZ

New Primal
Available at Whole Foods
70
Calories
6g
Protein
270mg
Sodium
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this one in the refrigerated grab-and-go meat snack section or tossed in a hiking pack or road-trip cooler — a compact, protein-forward bite for on-the-go moments. It reads as a 'better-for-you' savory snack with a leathery, chewy texture from the collagen casing and a bright spicy kick, but the ingredient list (encapsulated citric acid, cultured celery juice powder, collagen casing) hints at industrial curing and shelf-stable processing. Those additives and the manufactured casing explain the uniform texture and long shelf life typical of ultra-processed meat snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ.
Servings per Container: 1
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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

GRASS-FED, BEEF, LEMON, PEEL, SEA, SALT, DRIED, JALAPENO, FLAKES, ENCAPSULATED, CITRIC, ACID, CHILI, PEPPER, CULTURED, CELERY, JUICE, POWDER, (CELERY, POWDER,, SEA, SALT), GARLIC, POWDER, ONION, POWDER, WHITE, PEPPER, GINGER, BLACK, 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?

Although based on grass-fed beef and spices, the product uses industrial ingredients and processes (encapsulated citric acid, cultured celery juice powder as a curing agent, and a collagen casing) that are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Spicy Grass-Fed Beef Stick, 1 OZ

The Spicy Beef Stick can definitely be seen as a healthy snack option, especially if you're looking for something high in protein and low in sugar. At just 70 calories per serving, it’s a great choice for a quick energy boost without the sugar crash. However, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, so it really depends on your dietary needs and preferences!

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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$2.29
per package