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THE Chicken & Maple Mini Meat Sticks, 7.5 OZ
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THE Chicken & Maple Mini Meat Sticks, 7.5 OZ

New Primal
Available at Whole Foods
50
Calories
7g
Protein
2g
Sugars
320mg
Sodium
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these mini chicken-and-maple meat sticks in the refrigerated grab-and-go snack or deli section, tossed into a lunchbox or pocketed for hikes and road trips. They give a portable, protein-forward, slightly nostalgic snack vibe, but the collagen casing, encapsulated citric acid, cultured celery powder and added sweeteners suggest industrial processing that produces a uniform chewy texture and extended shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 STICKS
Servings per Container: 7.5
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars2g
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

ALL-NATURAL*, CHICKEN, RAISED, WITHOUT, ADDED, HORMONES**, OR, ANTIBIOTICS, HONEY, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SEA, SALT, MAPLE, SYRUP, ENCAPSULATED, CITRIC, ACID, CULTURED, CELERY, POWDER, (CELERY, POWDER,, SEA, SALT), BLACK, PEPPER, GINGER, CORIANDER, 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?

Classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed) because the product is reformed and packaged meat using industrial ingredients and aids—collagen casing, encapsulated citric acid, cultured celery powder (curing agent) and added sweeteners/salts—which are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about THE Chicken & Maple Mini Meat Sticks, 7.5 OZ

The Chicken & Maple Mini Meat Sticks are a tasty snack option that packs a solid protein punch, with 7 grams per serving. They're low in calories and contain no added sugars or preservatives, which is a win for those looking for a quick, natural snack. That said, they do have some sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, keep that in mind!

Perfect For

road-trip
game-day-prep
post-workout

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicwholesome
$17.99
per package