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Elk Jerky

Contains high-fructose corn syrup

Elk jerky with a sweet ingredient mix that includes brown sugar, corn syrup solids and honey. Contains wheat and soy, and uses sodium benzoate as a preservative.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersDairy-freeContains soyContains wheatContains corn
$12.99 lowest price at E.T. Fresh Jerky
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
103caloriesPer serving · 1oz (28g)
Protein
13g▲
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
—▼
Sodium
228mg▲
Saturated fat
1g
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Ingredients: Elk, brown sugar, Teriyaki Sauce (Soy Sauce {water, wheat, soybeans, salt}, wine, high fructose corn syrup, water, vinegar, salt, spices, onion powder, succinic acid, garlic powder, sodium benzoate as a preservative), corn syrup solids, pineapple juice, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic
58 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition · counts 20%65
Ingredients · counts 25%62
Processing · counts 25%55
Sourcing · counts 15%50
Transparency · counts 15%55
Why it scores 58
Nutrition 65 · Compared with other processed meats: more protein (13 g), less sodium (228 mg); 25 g added sugar per 1oz
Ingredients 62 · Brown sugar, 2nd ingredient (added sugar, −20); Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (additive, −10); Corn syrup solids, 4th ingredient (added sugar, −8)
Processing 55 · Elk jerky with added sugars, teriyaki sauce and sodium benzoate.
Sourcing 50 · The brand says snacks are made in the USA; elk origin and raising aren't stated.
Transparency 55 · Ingredients are listed; the sauce includes unspecified spices and a preservative.
High-fructose corn syrup
Corn syrup solids
Contains wheat and soy
Sodium benzoate preservative
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−28 for brown sugar, corn syrup solids
Varies by additive−10 for benzoates
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Elk Brown sugar Teriyaki Sauce (Soy Sauce {water, wheat, soybeans, salt}, wine, high fructose corn syrup, water, vinegar, salt, spices, onion powder, succinic acid, garlic powder, sodium benzoate as a preservative) Corn syrup solids Pineapple juice Honey Vinegar Ginger Garlic
9 ingredients 2 to watch2 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives4 additives · 2 moderate risk
Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (E210–E212)PreservativeModerate risk
Can form small amounts of benzene with vitamin C in drinks, and was part of the 2007 UK hyperactivity study mix.
High-fructose corn syrupAdded sugarModerate risk
Added sugar that is cheap to add in large amounts; high intake is linked to fatty liver and weight gain.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Honey or maple syrupSugarLimited risk
A less refined sweetener, but it still counts as added sugar in US and WHO guidance.
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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