Steak Strips

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Is Steak Strips healthy?

Steak Strips scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is processed and contains several ingredients that raise concerns, such as brown sugar and hydrolyzed soy protein, which contribute to its processing level.

How processed is Steak Strips?

Steak Strips is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Steak Strips' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Beef counts in its favor; Brown Sugar, Natural Flavors, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Steak Strips

Kroger
Bioengineered
60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Kroger
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This product is processed and contains several ingredients that raise concerns, such as brown sugar and hydrolyzed soy protein, which contribute to its processing level. While beef provides high-quality protein, the presence of natural flavors and added sugars detracts from its overall healthiness. The combination of these factors results in a moderate score, reflecting both the beneficial and less desirable aspects of the ingredient list.

Key ingredients 8

Beef
Very Good

Beef is a high-quality source of complete protein and essential nutrients, making it a nutritious choice.

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Beef Broth
Neutral

Beef broth can enhance flavor but is generally low in nutrients and may contain added sodium.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Pineapple Juice Concentrate
Neutral

Pineapple juice concentrate adds natural sweetness and flavor but is primarily a source of sugars.

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Vinegar
Neutral

Vinegar can add tanginess and aid in preservation, with minimal nutritional impact.

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Brown Sugar
Bad

Brown sugar adds sweetness but provides empty calories with little nutritional benefit.

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Natural Flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Bad

Hydrolyzed soy protein is a processed additive that may contain additives or allergens, raising concerns for some consumers.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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