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Whiskey BBQ Sirloin Beef Jerky – J&K

Contains corn syrup

Smoky BBQ sirloin jerky provides 9 g of protein per 1 oz serving, and the brand says its beef is sourced in the USA. It has 9 g added sugar and includes corn syrups, sodium nitrite and flavorings.

No artificial flavorsNo gluten ingredientsDairy-freeContains soyContains corn
$8.99 1 oz (case of 5) · lowest price at J&K Beef Jerky
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
103caloriesPer serving · 1 oz. (28g)
Protein
9g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
9g▼
Sodium
625mg▼
Saturated fat
1g
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Beef, BBQ sauce (water, corn syrup, tomato paste, high fructose corn syrup, distilled vinegar, mustard (mustard seed, spice, paprika), salt, modified food starch, molasses, lemon juice concentrate, natural hickory-smoke flavor, soybean oil, citric acid, spices, sodium benzoate, caramel color, garlic powder, sugar, natural flavor, tamarind), brown sugar, BBQ seasoning (sugar, salt, spices, paprika, onion, garlic, natural smoke flavor, tricalcium phosphate, spice extractives), whiskey bourbon, vinegar, honey, liquid smoke, corn syrup solids, cayenne pepper, sodium nitrite
On Open Food FactsNutri-Score ENOVA 4Ultra-processed foodTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
34 / 100
Poor Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 20%12
Ingredients · counts 25%19
Processing · counts 25%25
Sourcing · counts 15%70
Transparency · counts 15%70
Why it scores 34
Nutrition 12 · Compared with other processed meats: more sodium (625 mg); 9 g added sugar per 1 oz.
Ingredients 19 · Brown sugar, 3rd ingredient (added sugar, −20); Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Soybean oil, 4th ingredient (seed oil, −10, ClearShelf standard); 5 more
Processing 25 · Sirloin jerky includes several syrups, modified starch, flavorings, color and nitrite.
Sourcing 70 · The brand says beef is US-sourced and jerky is made in small batches; no raising standard.
Transparency 70 · Full ingredient list and US sourcing are stated; no specific raising standard.
9 g added sugar
Contains corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup
Contains sodium nitrite
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−28 for brown sugar, sugar
Varies by additive−43 for sodium or potassium nitrite, benzoates, added phosphates and 2 more
ClearShelf standard−10 for soybean oil · our house standard, not a medical claim
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Beef BBQ sauce (water Corn syrup Tomato paste High fructose corn syrup Distilled vinegar Mustard (mustard seed, spice, paprika), salt, modified food starch, molasses, lemon juice concentrate, natural hickory-smoke flavor, soybean oil, citric acid, spices, sodium benzoate, caramel color, garlic powder, sugar, natural flavor, tamarind) Brown sugar BBQ seasoning (sugar, salt, spices, paprika, onion, garlic, natural smoke flavor, tricalcium phosphate, spice extractives) Whiskey bourbon Vinegar Honey Liquid smoke Corn syrup solids Cayenne pepper Sodium nitrite
16 ingredients 2 to watch6 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives11 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.
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.
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.
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.
Caramel colour (E150)ColourLimited risk
Some types (E150c, E150d) can contain 4-MEI, which IARC lists as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B); levels are regulated.
Seed oilFatLimited risk
ClearShelf standard: we lower the Ingredients score when seed oils are used. This is our house standard, not a medical claim. Research is mixed; major health groups have not found harm at typical intakes.
Modified starch (E14xx)ThickenerLimited risk
Chemically treated starch; considered safe, but a marker of more processed food.
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.
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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