Plain Smoke Beef Jerky, Plain Smoke

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Plain Smoke Beef Jerky, Plain Smoke scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Proteins (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Water, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Salt)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Smoke Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Jerky & Meat Snacks, this product is more processed than about 42% 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 Plain Smoke Beef Jerky, Plain Smoke'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Brown Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.