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Cheddar Jalapeño Snack Stick

Contains sodium nitrite

The brand says the beef is Montana-raised, grass-fed and grain-finished. The sticks contain sodium nitrite, corn syrup solids and milk.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo gluten ingredientsKetoLow sugarContains dairyContains corn
$8.99 lowest price at Ranch House Meat Co.
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
102caloriesPer serving · 1.14 oz (32g)
Protein
5g▼
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
1g
Sodium
328mg
Saturated fat
3g▼
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Ingredients: Beef, pork, cheddar cheese (pasteurized cultured milk, salt, enzymes), water, cream, sodium phosphate, salt, vegetable color (annatto and paprika extract blend, enzymes; powdered cellulose to prevent caking, potassium sorbate and natamycin as preservatives), corn syrup solids, dextrose, spice, water, jalapeño, citric acid, sodium phosphate, sodium nitrite, dextrose
Product details
Shelf lifeShelf-stable until opened
“Shelf stable until opened.” — the product page
61 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 3 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 20%60
Ingredients · counts 25%63
Processing · counts 25%45
Sourcing · counts 15%70
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 61
Nutrition 60 · Compared with other processed meats: more saturated fat (3 g), less protein (5 g) per 1.14 oz
Ingredients 63 · Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Added phosphates (additive, −10); Annatto (additive, −4); 2 more
Processing 45 · Cured meat with nitrite, phosphates, preservatives and corn syrup solids
Sourcing 70 · The brand says its beef is Montana-raised and grass-fed; pork sourcing isn't stated
Transparency 75 · Complete ingredients and specific beef sourcing claims; no named ranch or certification
Contains sodium nitrite
Contains corn syrup solids
Contains preservatives and sodium phosphate
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
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
Beef Pork Cheddar cheese (pasteurized cultured milk, salt, enzymes) Water Cream Sodium phosphate Salt Vegetable color (annatto and paprika extract blend, enzymes; powdered cellulose to prevent caking, potassium sorbate and natamycin as preservatives) Corn syrup solids Dextrose Spice Water Jalapeño Citric acid Sodium phosphate Sodium nitrite Dextrose
17 ingredients 2 to watch4 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives7 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.
Natamycin (E235)PreservativeLimited risk
An antifungal used on cheese surfaces; EFSA considers it safe at permitted levels.
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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