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Classic Beef Smoked Meat Sticks

Contains sodium nitrite

These beef sticks are smoked over natural wood and provide 7 g of protein per stick. They also contain corn syrup solids, sugar, MSG and sodium nitrite.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo gums or thickenersDairy-freeContains soyContains wheatContains corn
$48.49 24 x 1.25 oz · lowest price at Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
140caloriesPer serving · 1 stick (35g)
Protein
7g▼
Fiber
—
Added sugar
—
Sodium
—
Saturated fat
—
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: beef, salt, corn syrup solids, spice, dextrose, sugar, monosodium glutamate, sodium phosphate, garlic, sodium erythorbate, soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt), sodium nitrite, caramel, paprika
53 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatMedium confidence · Scored on 6 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition · counts 20%73
Ingredients · counts 25%43
Processing · counts 25%40
Sourcing · counts 15%50
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 53
Nutrition 73 · Compared with other processed meats: less protein (7 g) per 1 stick
Ingredients 43 · Corn syrup solids, 3rd ingredient (added sugar, −20); Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Added phosphates (additive, −10); 2 more
Processing 40 · Smoked beef with sugars, MSG, sodium nitrite and other additives
Sourcing 50 · Beef origin and raising practices are not stated
Transparency 65 · Full ingredient list and wood-smoking claim; beef origin is not stated
Contains corn syrup solids, sugar, MSG and sodium nitrite
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−28 for corn syrup solids, dextrose
Varies by additive−29 for sodium or potassium nitrite, added phosphates, msg
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Beef Salt Corn syrup solids Spice Dextrose Sugar Monosodium glutamate Sodium phosphate Garlic Sodium erythorbate Soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt) Sodium nitrite Caramel Paprika
14 ingredients 3 to watch3 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives4 additives · 1 high risk
Sodium or potassium nitrite (E250, E249)PreservativeHigh risk
Can form nitrosamines in cured meat; IARC classifies processed meat as carcinogenic (Group 1), with nitrites a likely contributor.
Added phosphates (E339–E343, E450–E452)StabiliserModerate risk
Absorbed more readily than natural phosphorus; high intakes are linked to kidney and heart risks, and EFSA set a limit in 2019.
MSG (monosodium glutamate) (E621)Flavour enhancerLimited risk
Considered safe; EFSA set an acceptable daily intake in 2017, and some people report short-lived symptoms.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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