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Cherry Maple Smoked Turkey Jerky
Contains high fructose corn syrup
Turkey jerky is handcrafted and slow-smoked. The glaze includes high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, flavorings and sodium benzoate.
$12.99 2.4 oz · lowest price at Rays Jerky
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026Key nutrition facts
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Ingredients: Turkey, Maple Sugar Flavor (Sugar, Maple Flavor (Caramel Color and Natural Flavors), Maple Sugar), Sugar, Cherry Syrup [High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Natural and Artificial Cherry Flavor, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Sodium Citrate, FD&C Red 40 and FD&C Blue 1], Salt, Less Than 2%: Cultured Celery Powder, Sea Salt, Onion, Garlic, Spice, Natural Flavor
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Turkey Maple Sugar Flavor (Sugar Maple Flavor (Caramel Color and Natural Flavors), Maple Sugar) Sugar Cherry Syrup [High Fructose Corn Syrup Water Natural and Artificial Cherry Flavor Citric Acid Sodium Benzoate (Preservative) Sodium Citrate FD&C Red 40 and FD&C Blue 1] Salt Less Than 2%: Cultured Celery Powder Sea Salt Onion Garlic Spice Natural Flavor
18 ingredients 4 to watch5 to avoid
Sourcing
Origin not disclosed on the product page.
Additives11 additives · 5 moderate risk
Red 40 (Allura red) (E129)ColourModerate risk
Linked to hyperactivity in some children in a 2007 UK study; in the EU it must carry a warning label.Celery powder or juice (natural nitrite)Curing agentModerate risk
A natural source of nitrite: it cures meat the same way as sodium nitrite, even when the label says “uncured”.Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (E210–E212)PreservativeModerate risk
Can form small amounts of benzene with vitamin C in drinks, and was part of the 2007 UK hyperactivity study mix.Artificial flavoursFlavouringModerate risk
Undisclosed synthetic compounds; the FDA delisted seven synthetic flavours in 2018 after cancer findings in animals.High-fructose corn syrupAdded sugarModerate risk
Added sugar that is cheap to add in large amounts; high intake is linked to fatty liver and weight gain.Blue 1 (brilliant blue) (E133)ColourLimited risk
Synthetic dye; approved in the US and EU with few safety concerns at permitted levels, and adds no nutrition.Caramel colour (E150)ColourLimited risk
Some types (E150c, E150d) can contain 4-MEI, which IARC lists as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B); levels are regulated.Natural flavoursFlavouringLimited risk
An undisclosed mix of extracts and carriers; the label doesn’t say what’s in it or how it was made.Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.Honey or maple syrupSugarLimited risk
A less refined sweetener, but it still counts as added sugar in US and WHO guidance.Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.