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Bison Sticks

Contains sodium nitrite

Each stick combines bison and pork and provides 16 g of protein. It contains sodium nitrite and has 460 mg of sodium per stick.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersNo gluten ingredientsDairy-free
$8.99 lowest price at Crescent Meats (MVP)
Price and stock checked Nov 1, 2026
Key nutrition facts
90caloriesPer serving · 1 Stick (37g)
Protein
16g▲
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
460mg
Saturated fat
2g
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: BISON, PORK, WATER, SALT, DEXTROSE, ENCAPSULATED LACTIC ACID, ENCAPSULATED CITRIC ACID, PEPPER, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, STUFFED INTO A COLORED COLLAGEN CASING
67 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 20%80
Ingredients · counts 25%77
Processing · counts 25%55
Sourcing · counts 15%55
Transparency · counts 15%63
Why it scores 67
Nutrition 80 · Compared with other processed meats: more protein (16 g); no added sugar per 1 Stick
Ingredients 77 · Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Dextrose, 5th ingredient (added sugar, −8); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 55 · Processed meat stick with curing agents, acids and a collagen casing
Sourcing 55 · The brand says snacks are made in Wisconsin and it selects animals; meat origin is unstated
Transparency 63 · Full ingredient list and label values; animal sourcing details are limited
Contains sodium nitrite
460 mg sodium per stick
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−8 for dextrose
Varies by additive−15 for sodium or potassium nitrite
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
BISON PORK WATER SALT DEXTROSE ENCAPSULATED LACTIC ACID ENCAPSULATED CITRIC ACID PEPPER SPICES GARLIC POWDER SODIUM ERYTHORBATE SODIUM NITRITE STUFFED INTO A COLORED COLLAGEN CASING
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Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives4 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 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.
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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