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Original Turkey Stick

Contains encapsulated citric acid

This turkey stick includes spices and vegetable powders and is certified gluten-free and Paleo. It has 450 mg sodium per stick and contains encapsulated citric acid.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickeners
$46.62 lowest price at Archer Jerky
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
80caloriesPer serving · 1 stick (28g/1oz)
Protein
9g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
450mg▼
Saturated fat
1g
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Ingredients: Turkey, turkey skin, water, sea salt, encapsulated citric acid, spices (including rosemary, basil, thyme), dried vegetable powders (carrot, garlic, onion), cultured celery powder, cherry powder, colored beef collagen casing
65 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 20%53
Ingredients · counts 25%90
Processing · counts 25%60
Sourcing · counts 15%50
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 65
Nutrition 53 · Compared with other processed meats: more sodium (450 mg); no added sugar per 1 stick
Ingredients 90 · Celery powder or juice (natural nitrite) (additive, −10); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 60 · Turkey with spices and vegetable powders, plus citric and cultured celery powders
Sourcing 50 · The brand says the turkey is all-natural, but gives no origin or raising practice
Transparency 65 · Complete ingredient list and certification claims; no origin or raising details
450 mg sodium per stick
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−10 for celery powder or juice
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Turkey Turkey skin Water Sea salt Encapsulated citric acid Spices (including rosemary, basil, thyme) Dried vegetable powders (carrot, garlic, onion) Cultured celery powder Cherry powder Colored beef collagen casing
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Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives2 additives · 1 moderate risk
Celery powder or juice (natural nitrite)Curing agentModerate risk
A natural source of nitrite: it cures meat the same way as sodium nitrite, even when the label says “uncured”.
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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