Slim Jim Meat Jerky Sticks & Jalapeno Cheese

Questions about Slim Jim Meat Jerky Sticks & Jalapeno Cheese

Is Slim Jim Meat Jerky Sticks & Jalapeno Cheese healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 62/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1410 mg) and saturated fat (18.8 g). Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavoring, Mechanically Separated Chicken, Corn Syrup 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 Slim Jim Meat Jerky Sticks & Jalapeno Cheese?

In label order (largest amount first): Pasteurized Process Cheese Stick (Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers [Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Water, Red and Green Jalapeno Peppers, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid {Preservative}, Natural Flavoring, Enzymes]), Original Smoked Snack Stick (Beef, Pork, Mechanically Separated Chicken, Water, Textured Soy Flour, Corn Syrup, Salt, Contains less than 2% of:Natural Flavors, Dextrose, Paprika and Extractives of Paprika, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein,Maltodextrin, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Barley Malt Extract, Citric Acid,Soy Lecithin, Sodium Nitrite.) CONTAINS: MILK, SOY..

Does Slim Jim Meat Jerky Sticks & Jalapeno Cheese contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sodium Phosphate (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier and stabilizer, but excessive intake may pose health risks. Natural Flavoring (worth noting): Natural flavoring is a broad term that may include various substances; specific components are not disclosed. Mechanically Separated Chicken (worth noting): Mechanically separated meat is permitted but may raise concerns about processing methods. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption of added sugars like corn syrup may contribute to health issues. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (worth noting): Permitted as a flavor enhancer, but may contain free glutamates that some individuals are sensitive to. Sodium Nitrite (worth noting): Permitted as a preservative in processed meats, but excessive intake may pose health risks such as nitrosamine formation.