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Kickass Hunters Choice Snack Sticks 20ct Bag

Contains red 3

These pork and beef sticks provide 8 g of protein per 1 oz serving. They contain corn syrup solids, sodium nitrite and Red 3, with 550 mg sodium per serving.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial flavorsNo gums or thickenersDairy-freeKetoContains soyContains wheatContains corn
$32.00 20 count · lowest price at Kickass Snacks Inc.
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
140caloriesPer serving · 1 oz (28g)
Protein
8g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
—
Sodium
550mg▼
Saturated fat
4g▼
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Pork, beef, salt, corn syrup solids, natural smoke flavorings, citric acid, spice, monosodium glutamate, garlic, sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt), sodium nitrite, caramel, annatto, Red 3
36 / 100
Poor Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 20%15
Ingredients · counts 25%40
Processing · counts 25%30
Sourcing · counts 15%50
Transparency · counts 15%50
Why it scores 36
Nutrition 15 · Compared with other processed meats: more sodium (550 mg), more saturated fat (4 g) per 1 oz
Ingredients 40 · Red 3 (synthetic dye, −15); Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Added phosphates (additive, −10); 4 more
Processing 30 · Seasoned meat sticks include corn syrup solids, flavorings, MSG and preservatives
Sourcing 50 · The brand says products are made in the US; meat raising and origin aren't stated
Transparency 50 · Full list, but it includes vague spice and natural smoke flavorings
Contains corn syrup solids
Contains Red 3
Contains sodium nitrite
550 mg sodium per serving
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−8 for corn syrup solids
Moderate, evolving−15 for red 3
Varies by additive−37 for sodium or potassium nitrite, added phosphates, annatto and 2 more
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Pork Beef Salt Corn syrup solids Natural smoke flavorings Citric acid Spice Monosodium glutamate Garlic Sodium phosphate Sodium erythorbate Soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt) Sodium nitrite Caramel Annatto Red 3
16 ingredients 2 to watch3 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives8 additives · 2 high risk
Red 3 (erythrosine) (E127)ColourHigh risk
The FDA revoked its use in food in 2025 (effective 2027) after it caused thyroid tumours in male rats.
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.
Annatto (E160b)ColourLimited risk
Plant-based colour from achiote seeds; generally safe, but can occasionally cause allergic reactions.
Natural flavoursFlavouringLimited risk
An undisclosed mix of extracts and carriers; the label doesn’t say what’s in it or how it was made.
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.
Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.
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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