“With its high protein content, lightweight packaging, and long shelf life, our wild Alaska salmon jerky is an ideal healthy protein snack for road trips, camping, or workdays.” — the product page
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Shelf lifeUp to one year unopened; within a week after opening
“Unopened salmon jerky can last up to one year when stored in a cool, dry place.” — the product page
68/ 100
FairScored automatically
Weighted as processed meatLow confidence · Scored on 5 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 20%50
Ingredients · counts 25%80
Processing · counts 25%58
Sourcing · counts 15%78
Transparency · counts 15%78
Why it scores 68
Nutrition 50 · No nutrition facts available; scored mid-range
Ingredients 80 · Brown sugar, 2nd ingredient (added sugar, −20); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 58 · Salmon jerky with brown sugar, soy sauce and liquid smoke.
Sourcing 78 · The brand says wild-caught Alaska salmon; no fishery or certification is named.
Transparency 78 · Full ingredients and Alaska origin; wild-caught claim, no named fishery.
Contains brown sugar
Contains soy and sesame
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−20 for brown sugar
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed
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At Kaimana Jerky , we are proud to offer our Original Salmon Jerky, crafted from sustainably sourced wild-caught salmon. This premium Hawaiian snack is gluten-free*, low in sugar, and packed with 25g of protein per bag, making it one of the best healthy high-protein snacks. It’s rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, supporting heart and brain health with every bite.
Each piece of our wild Alaska salmon jerky is hand-cut to preserve its natural texture and flavor. The smoky, savory tast
Additives1 additive · 1 limited risk
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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