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Venison Cheddar & Jalapeno Snack Sticks

Contains sodium nitrite

Venison, beef, cheddar and jalapeño snack sticks provide 10 g protein per 1.2 oz serving. They contain corn syrup solids and sodium nitrite, and are high in sodium at 750 mg per serving.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo gums or thickenersNo gluten ingredientsKetoLow sugarContains dairyContains corn
$26.95 16 × 1.2 oz · lowest price at Nadler's Meats
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
120caloriesPer serving · 1.2 oz (34g)
Protein
10g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
750mg▼
Saturated fat
3.5g▼
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Venison, Beef, Jalapeno Peppers (Jalapeno Peppers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride), Pasteurized Processed Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Water, Salt, Cream, Cheese Cultures, Sodium Phosphates, Sorbic Acid, Enzymes, Lactic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Milkfat, with Annatto), Water, Salt, Corn Syrup Solids, Spices, Sodium Nitrite, Garlic, Onion, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate. Encased in Collagen Casing
51 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 20%23
Ingredients · counts 25%67
Processing · counts 25%55
Sourcing · counts 15%50
Transparency · counts 15%55
Why it scores 51
Nutrition 23 · Compared with other processed meats: more sodium (750 mg), more saturated fat (3.5 g); no added sugar per 1.2 oz
Ingredients 67 · Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Added phosphates (additive, −10); Annatto (additive, −4); 1 more
Processing 55 · Venison-and-beef sticks with cheese, corn syrup solids and curing additives
Sourcing 50 · Origin and raising practices for the venison and beef aren't stated.
Transparency 55 · Complete ingredient list, but spices are unspecified and sourcing isn't given.
Corn syrup solids
Sodium nitrite
Sodium phosphates
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−33 for sodium or potassium nitrite, added phosphates, annatto and 1 more
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Venison Beef Jalapeno Peppers (Jalapeno Peppers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride) Pasteurized Processed Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Water, Salt, Cream, Cheese Cultures, Sodium Phosphates, Sorbic Acid, Enzymes, Lactic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Milkfat, with Annatto) Water Salt Corn Syrup Solids Spices Sodium Nitrite Garlic Onion Sodium Phosphate Sodium Erythorbate. Encased in Collagen Casing
13 ingredients 4 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives6 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.
Annatto (E160b)ColourLimited risk
Plant-based colour from achiote seeds; generally safe, but can occasionally cause allergic reactions.
Sorbates (potassium sorbate, sorbic acid) (E200–E203)PreservativeLimited risk
Generally well tolerated; EFSA re-evaluated it in 2015 and kept it approved, though it can irritate sensitive skin.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Lactic acid (E270)AcidNo risk
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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