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Pepperoni Turkey Jerky, 1 OZ
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Pepperoni Turkey Jerky, 1 OZ

VERMONT SMOKE AND CURE
Available at Whole Foods
60
Calories
9g
Protein
390mg
Sodium
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this single-serve pepperoni-style turkey jerky in the snack aisle, gas stations, or packed in a hiking bag — an anytime grab-and-go savory bite. It gives a protein-forward, slightly nostalgic pepperoni vibe but is clearly an industrial snack: chewy, shelf-stable, and flavored/preserved with added sugars, salts, acids, starter culture and colored collagen casing. These ingredients and the casing point to heavy processing that alters texture and shelf life, consistent with ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 STICK
Servings per Container: 1
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium390mg17%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein9g
* 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

TURKEY, SEA, SALT, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, SPICES, SUGAR, PAPRIKA, CELERY, POWDER, CHERRY, POWDER, SPICE, EXTRACTIVES, GARLIC, POWDER, LACTIC, ACID, STARTER, CULTURE, (NOT, FROM, MILK), 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 processed meat plus multiple additives (colorants, lactic acid, starter culture, collagen casing, sugar and spice extracts) and industrial processing to achieve shelf stability and texture, characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pepperoni Turkey Jerky, 1 OZ

When it comes to snacks, the Pepperoni Turkey Jerky is a solid choice, especially if you’re looking for something high in protein with only 60 calories per stick. It's a great option for a quick protein boost, but remember that 'healthy' can depend on your overall diet and lifestyle. It’s not a replacement for whole foods, but it can fit nicely into a balanced snacking routine!

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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$1.99
per package