How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 14 of 14 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Beef Jerky
Top 10 Snacks & chips — published list for this aisle
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Flagged concerns
sodium nitrite
Converts to nitrosamines (carcinogens); linked to colorectal cancer.
brown sugar
White sugar with trace molasses; marginally better than refined white sugar
Full ingredient list
Beef, brown sugar, teriyaki sauce (soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt), wine, sugar, water, vinegar, salt, onion powder, spice extractives, succinic acid, garlic powder), honey, vinegar, water, pineapple juice, salt, garlic, onion, black pepper, smoke flavoring, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.