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Beef Jalapeño Cheddar Sticks

Contains phosphates, sorbic acid

Beef is pasture-raised and pasture-finished on the San Mateo County Coast. The cheddar includes phosphates, preservatives and added color.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo added nitritesNo gluten ingredientsKetoLow sugarContains dairy
$5.00 lowest price at Pomponio Ranch Meat
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
100caloriesPer serving · 1 stick (28g)
Protein
7g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
30mg▲
Saturated fat
4g▼
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Beef, Process Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Water, Salt, Cream Cheese, Culture, Sodium Phosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Color Added, Potato Starch Added to Prevent Caking, Natamycin (Natural Mold Inhibitor), Jalapeños, Salt, Spices, Garlic, Natural; Cure (Salt, Beet Powder) Collagen Casings
69 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 3 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 20%75
Ingredients · counts 25%82
Processing · counts 25%52
Sourcing · counts 15%85
Transparency · counts 15%52
Why it scores 69
Nutrition 75 · Compared with other processed meats: less sodium (30 mg), more saturated fat (4 g); no added sugar per 1 stick
Ingredients 82 · Added phosphates (additive, −10); Sorbates (potassium sorbate, sorbic acid) (additive, −4); Natamycin (additive, −4)
Processing 52 · Cured beef stick with processed cheese and several added ingredients
Sourcing 85 · The brand says beef is pasture-raised and pasture-finished on the San Mateo County Coast
Transparency 52 · Ingredients are listed, but spices and “Natural” are not specified
Contains phosphates, sorbic acid and added color
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−18 for added phosphates, sorbates, natamycin
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Beef Process Cheddar Cheese (Milk Water Salt Cream Cheese Culture Sodium Phosphate Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate Sorbic Acid Lactic Acid Color Added Potato Starch Added to Prevent Caking Natamycin (Natural Mold Inhibitor) Jalapeños Salt Spices Garlic Natural; Cure (Salt, Beet Powder) Collagen Casings
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Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives4 additives · 1 moderate risk
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.
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.
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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