Beef Sticks with Jalapeno & Cheese

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Beef Sticks with Jalapeno & Cheese scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Meats (Sodium Nitrite. In Collagen Casing Colored With Colorings And Red 3): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Industrial Enzymes (Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese (American Cheese [Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes], Water, Cream, Sodium Phosphates, Salt, Annatto (Color), Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Natamycin (Preservative))): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Flavorings): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Other Additives (Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Jerky & Meat Snacks, this product is more processed than about 86% of the 2,448 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Beef Sticks with Jalapeno & Cheese's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Less Than 2% Of: Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid Starter Culture.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.