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Meat Sticks - Cheddar

Contains sodium nitrite

These meat sticks contain beef and pork that the brand says come from its farm. They also contain sodium nitrite and provide 470 mg of sodium per stick.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsGluten-free (label)KetoContains dairy
$6.99 lowest price at Odessa Meat Co
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
130caloriesPer serving · 1 stick (38g)
Protein
8g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
—
Sodium
470mg
Saturated fat
4g▼
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: pork, pasteurized cultured milk, salt, enzymes, water, cream, sodium phosphates, salt, annatto and paprika extract blend, beta carotene, enzymes, powdered cellulose, potassium sorbate, natamycin, beef, water, potassium lactate, water, sodium diacetate, salt, spices, granulated garlic, dextrose, encapsulated citric acid, salt, sodium nitrite, propylene glycol, sodium bicarbonate, sodium erythorbate, collagen casing
57 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 4 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 20%60
Ingredients · counts 25%59
Processing · counts 25%30
Sourcing · counts 15%75
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 57
Nutrition 60 · Compared with other processed meats: more saturated fat (4 g); no added sugar per 1 stick
Ingredients 59 · Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Added phosphates (additive, −10); Annatto (additive, −4); 3 more
Processing 30 · Cured meat sticks with sodium nitrite, preservatives and other additives
Sourcing 75 · The brand says beef and pork come from its farm; calves transition to corn feed
Transparency 75 · Complete ingredient list and specific brand statements on farm origin and calf feed
Contains sodium nitrite
470 mg sodium per stick
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−41 for sodium or potassium nitrite, added phosphates, annatto and 3 more
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Pork Pasteurized cultured milk Salt Enzymes Water Cream Sodium phosphates Salt Annatto and paprika extract blend Beta carotene Enzymes Powdered cellulose Potassium sorbate Natamycin Beef Water Potassium lactate Water Sodium diacetate Salt Spices Granulated garlic Dextrose Encapsulated citric acid Salt Sodium nitrite Propylene glycol Sodium bicarbonate Sodium erythorbate Collagen casing
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Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives8 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.
Propylene glycol (E1520)CarrierLimited risk
Solvent for flavourings; considered safe in small amounts, with an acceptable daily intake set by EFSA.
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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