Is Jack Link's Smoke Flavor Original Beef Strip Bar healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 71/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (24 g) and sodium (1640 mg). Flavors and Smoke Flavor 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 Smoke Flavor Original Beef Strip Bar?

In label order (largest amount first): BEEF, SUGAR, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF WATER, FLAVORS, BEEF STOCK, YEAST EXTRACT, SMOKE FLAVOR..

Does Jack Link's Smoke Flavor Original Beef Strip Bar contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Flavors (worth noting): The term 'flavors' is broad and may include artificial or natural substances; regulatory status depends on the specific compounds used. Smoke Flavor (worth noting): Smoke flavorings are regulated due to potential formation of harmful compounds during production.

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Jack Link's Smoke Flavor Original Beef Strip Bar

Name: Jack Link's Smoke Flavor Original Beef Strip Bar
Brand: Jack Link's
SKU: 017082885166

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Listed as: SMOKE FLAVOR ORIGINAL BEEF STRIP BAR, SMOKE

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

2 worth noting.

FlavorsWorth noting
Status unclear
The term 'flavors' is broad and may include artificial or natural substances; regulatory status depends on the specific compounds used.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid artificial flavors or undisclosed ingredients.
Evidence debated
Smoke FlavorWorth noting
Permitted with limits in EU
Smoke flavorings are regulated due to potential formation of harmful compounds during production.
Worth knowing: Some consumers may prefer to avoid due to concerns about processing byproducts.
Depends on amount · Evidence debated

TrustPick Health Score

71/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Link Snacks, Inc.
Serving size: 25 g (1 package)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1BEEF
2SUGAR
3SALT
4CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF WATER
5FLAVORS
6BEEF STOCK
7YEAST EXTRACT
8SMOKE FLAVOR.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (25 g)
Energy	280 kcal	70 kcal
Fat	10 g	2.5 g
of which saturated	4 g	1 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	24 g	6 g
of which sugars	24 g	6 g
of which added sugars	24 g	6 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	28 g	7 g
Sodium	1640 mg	410 mg

Questions about Jack Link's Smoke Flavor Original Beef Strip Bar

Is Jack Link's Smoke Flavor Original Beef Strip Bar healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 71/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (24 g) and sodium (1640 mg). Flavors and Smoke Flavor 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 Smoke Flavor Original Beef Strip Bar?: In label order (largest amount first): BEEF, SUGAR, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF WATER, FLAVORS, BEEF STOCK, YEAST EXTRACT, SMOKE FLAVOR..
Does Jack Link's Smoke Flavor Original Beef Strip Bar contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Flavors (worth noting): The term 'flavors' is broad and may include artificial or natural substances; regulatory status depends on the specific compounds used. Smoke Flavor (worth noting): Smoke flavorings are regulated due to potential formation of harmful compounds during production.

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