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Snack Sticks Jalapeno Cheddar 4oz

Contains sodium nitrite

These ready-to-eat sticks combine beef and pork with jalapeño and cheddar. Sodium nitrite is included, and the stated pack size is inconsistent.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersNo gluten ingredientsContains dairy
$5.00 4 oz · lowest price at The Butcher in Pine River
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts

Not available yet. We only show numbers printed on the product’s label or its product page, and we couldn’t read them for this product.

Ingredients: beef, pork, water, pasteurized processed cheddar cheese, salt, dextrose, spices, jalapeño pepper, paprika, onion, garlic, yeast extract, sodium nitrite, collagen casings
66 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatLow confidence · Scored on 4 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition facts not available. Scored on its ingredients, processing, sourcing and transparency; the Nutrition part is neutral until we can read the label.Your product? Claim this listing to add the label and it’s scored in full.
Nutrition · counts 20%50
Ingredients · counts 25%81
Processing · counts 25%57
Sourcing · counts 15%72
Transparency · counts 15%74
Why it scores 66
Nutrition 50 · No nutrition facts available; scored mid-range
Ingredients 81 · Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Yeast extract or hydrolysed protein (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 57 · Processed meat sticks with cheese, dextrose, yeast extract and sodium nitrite
Sourcing 72 · The brand says the beef and pork come from local ranchers using humane practices
Transparency 74 · Complete ingredient list and claims of local ranchers and humane practices
Contains sodium nitrite
Size is listed as both 4 oz and approx. 8 oz
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−19 for sodium or potassium nitrite, yeast extract or hydrolysed protein
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Beef Pork Water Pasteurized processed cheddar cheese Salt Dextrose Spices Jalapeño pepper Paprika Onion Garlic Yeast extract Sodium nitrite Collagen casings
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Sourcing

Jalapeño Cheddar Snack Sticks Made from beef and pork raised by local ranchers, these snack sticks combine spicy jalapeños with creamy cheddar cheese for a perfect balance of heat and flavor. Ready to eat in approximately 4 oz packages. What makes them special: Made from locally sourced beef and pork Real jalapeños and cheddar cheese Spicy kick balanced with creamy cheese Ready to eat - perfect for on-the-go Great for snacking or lunch boxes Approximately 8 oz pack <strong

Additives3 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.
Yeast extract or hydrolysed proteinFlavour enhancerLimited risk
Contains free glutamate, the flavour-enhancing part of MSG, without being labelled as MSG.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
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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