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Original Beef and Pork Jerky Stick, 1 OZ
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Original Beef and Pork Jerky Stick, 1 OZ

VERMONT SMOKE AND CURE
Available at Whole Foods
90
Calories
6g
Protein
380mg
Sodium
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this smoky beef and pork stick in the snack aisle, at gas stations, or tucked into a hiking or road-trip stash — an easy grab-and-go savory bite. It gives a practical, slightly nostalgic jerky vibe, but the chewy texture and long shelf life come from industrial processing (collagen casing, starter culture, lactic acid, added seasonings and colorings). Those ingredients and manufacturing steps point away from a simple cured meat toward an ultra-processed snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 STICK
Servings per Container: 1
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium380mg17%
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

BEEF, PORK, SEA, SALT, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, SPICES, SUGAR, CHERRY, POWDER, CELERY, POWDER, LACTIC, ACID, STARTER, CULTURE, (NOT, FROM, MILK), GARLIC, POWDER, ENCASED, IN, COLORED, (BETA-CAROTENE,, CARAMEL), BEEF, COLLAGEN, CASING..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • BETA-CAROTENE - Artificial coloring
  • CARAMEL - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (collagen casing, colorants, starter culture, lactic acid, flavorings, and curing agents like celery powder) and is manufactured for shelf stability and texture, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Original Beef and Pork Jerky Stick, 1 OZ

The Original Beef and Pork Jerky Stick is a solid snack choice if you're looking for something high in protein and low in sugar. With just 90 calories and 6 grams of protein per stick, it can be a great pick-me-up. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs—so consider how it fits into your overall eating habits.

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
game-day-prep

Vibe:

convenientpracticalnostalgicadventurous
$1.99
per package