Jack Link's Beef Barbecue Steaks

Questions about Jack Link's Beef Barbecue Steaks

Is Jack Link's Beef Barbecue Steaks healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 65/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (960 mg). Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Disodium Inosinate and 2 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Jack Link's Beef Barbecue Steaks?

In label order (largest amount first): BEEF, BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF FLAVORS, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, BBQ SAUCE (TOMATO PUREE [WATER, TOMATO PASTE], HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MOLASSES, VINEGAR, LESS THAN 2% OF SPICES, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, DRIED ONION, DRIED GARLIC, CARAMEL COLOR, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA EXTRACTS), TOMATO POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, and 5 more.

Does Jack Link's Beef Barbecue Steaks contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Flavors (worth noting): The term 'flavors' is ambiguous and may include substances with varying regulatory statuses. Monosodium Glutamate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Sodium Tripolyphosphate (worth noting): Permitted as a preservative, but excessive intake may contribute to phosphate imbalances. Disodium Inosinate (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, but excessive intake may cause mild sensitivity in some individuals. Caramel Color (worth noting): Some types of caramel color may contain trace levels of potentially harmful byproducts like 4-MEI. Sodium Nitrite (worth noting): Permitted as a preservative, but excessive intake may lead to health concerns due to nitrosamine formation.