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Dakota Pure Bison Meat Sticks – Pack of 2 (8 Sticks), Original Jerky, Hormone & Antibiotic Free

Contains dextrose and cane sugar

These sticks use pasture-raised South Dakota bison and provide 15 g of protein per stick. They also contain dextrose, cane sugar and 370 mg of sodium per serving.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersNo gluten ingredients
$31.76 lowest price at Nuvantry
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
40caloriesPer serving · 1 stick (28g)
Protein
15g▲
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
370mg▼
Saturated fat
0g▲
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Bison, Water, Salt, Dextrose, Encapsulated Lactic Acid, Encapsulated Citric Acid, Pepper, Cultured Celery Powder, Spices, Sea Salt, Garlic Powder, Cherry Powder, Cane Sugar, Colored Collagen Casing
69 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 20%91
Ingredients · counts 25%82
Processing · counts 25%55
Sourcing · counts 15%80
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 69
Nutrition 91 · Compared with other processed meats: less saturated fat (0 g), more protein (15 g), more sodium (370 mg); no added sugar per 1 stick
Ingredients 82 · Celery powder or juice (natural nitrite) (additive, −10); Dextrose, 4th ingredient (added sugar, −8); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 55 · Meat sticks with seasonings, sugars, acids and collagen casing
Sourcing 80 · The brand says bison are pasture-raised on South Dakota plains
Transparency 75 · Complete ingredient list and specific pasture-raised South Dakota claim
Contains dextrose and cane sugar
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−8 for dextrose
Varies by additive−10 for celery powder or juice
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
Bison Water Salt Dextrose Encapsulated Lactic Acid Encapsulated Citric Acid Pepper Cultured Celery Powder Spices Sea Salt Garlic Powder Cherry Powder Cane Sugar Colored Collagen Casing
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Sourcing

From Our Pasture to Your Door Two South Dakota ranch families unite to bring premium bison meat with a clear, farm-to-snack story. This two-pack delivers eight original-flavor sticks—four sticks per pouch—designed for easy, on-the-go enjoyment and everyday snacking. Why Dakota Pure Bison stands out 100% pasture-raised American bison roam the plains of South Dakota, reflecting a traditional farming heritage that favors natural grazing patterns. Hormone- & antibiotic-free rearing practices emphasize meat produ

Additives4 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”.
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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