Natural Style Turkey Jerky
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and cholesterol.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
15 listed · 7 flagged for reviewTURKEY BREAST, WATER, SUGAR, SALT, BROWN SUGAR, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, SOY SAUCE POWDER (SOY SAUCE [WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT], MALTODEXTRIN, AND SALT), BLACK PEPPER, PAPRIKA, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, NATURAL LEMON FLAVOR (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, LEMON JUICE, LEMON OIL), SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Natural Style Turkey Jerky scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Smoke Flavor): 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 Natural Style Turkey Jerky'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: Sugar, Brown Sugar, Natural Lemon Flavor (Corn Syrup Solids, Lemon Juice, Lemon Oil).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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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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