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Original Biltong / Beef Jerky (Halal)

Contains polysorbate 80

Seasoned beef biltong with 15 g protein per 30 g serving, and HMA halal certification. The seasoning includes sugar, corn syrup, natural flavours and polysorbate 80; it contains sulphites and may contain several allergens.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial flavorsNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersKetoHigh proteinContains fishContains corn
$9.00 lowest price at Bulk n Bits
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
150caloriesPer serving · Per 1/4 cup (30g)
Protein
15g▲
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
—
Sodium
230mg▲
Saturated fat
1g▲
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Beef, Seasoning, Coriander, Salt, Sucrose, Black Pepper, Brown Vinegar, Vinegar, Sulfur Dioxide, Caramel Colour, Worcestershire Sauce, Water, Sugars, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Tamarind, Cayenne Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavours, Polysorbate 80, Citric Acid
69 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 3 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 20%94
Ingredients · counts 25%72
Processing · counts 25%58
Sourcing · counts 15%70
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 69
Nutrition 94 · Compared with other processed meats: less sodium (230 mg), more protein (15 g), less saturated fat (1 g); no added sugar per 1/4 cup
Ingredients 72 · Sulfites (additive, −10); Polysorbate 80 (additive, −10); Caramel colour (additive, −4); 1 more
Processing 58 · Seasoned, dried beef includes vinegar, sugar, caramel colour and additives
Sourcing 70 · The brand says the meat is locally sourced and hand-zabiha
Transparency 75 · Full seasoning list with local-sourcing and hand-zabiha claims
Contains sulphites
May contain wheat, gluten, soy, milk and eggs
Seasoning includes corn syrup and sugar
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−28 for sulfites, polysorbate 80, caramel colour and 1 more
Capped at 69 · Processed meat (bacon, deli meat, sausage, jerky)
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Beef Seasoning Coriander Salt Sucrose Black Pepper Brown Vinegar Vinegar Sulfur Dioxide Caramel Colour Worcestershire Sauce Water Sugars Molasses Corn Syrup Sugar Tamarind Cayenne Pepper Onion Powder Garlic Powder Natural Flavours Polysorbate 80 Citric Acid
23 ingredients 3 to watch1 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives6 additives · 2 moderate risk
Sulfites (E220–E228)PreservativeModerate risk
Can trigger asthma-like reactions in sensitive people, which is why they must be declared on labels.
Polysorbate 80 (E433)EmulsifierModerate risk
Mouse studies (Nature, 2015) linked it to gut-lining inflammation and changes in gut bacteria.
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.
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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