Jerky Seasoning
The processing score reflects 68 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
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Ingredients
24 listed · 10 flagged for reviewCLASSIC SPICE INGREDIENTS: SALT, SPICES, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, DEHYDRATED ONION AND GARLIC, TORULA YEAST, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE POWDER (MALTODEXTRIN, VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR), DEXTROSE, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, SOYBEAN OIL, CALCIUM SILICATE (PREVENTS CAKING), DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE. TERIYAKI SPICE INGREDIENTS: SALT, SOY SAUCE POWDER (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN), BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, SUCRALOSE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE. HOT & SPICY SPICE INGREDIENTS: SALT, DISODIUM GUANYLATE. CURE INGREDIENTS: SALT, MAPLE SUGAR, SODIUM NITRITE (0.62%), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE (PREVENTS CAKING).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Jerky Seasoning scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite (0.62%)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate. Cure Ingredients: Salt): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Other Additives (Propylene Glycol): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 92% of the 11,127 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 Jerky Seasoning'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.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Torula Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Brown Sugar, Sugar, Maple Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Silicate (Prevents Caking), Less Than 2% Silicon Dioxide (Prevents Caking).
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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