Beef & Pepper Jack

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Is Beef & Pepper Jack healthy?

Beef & Pepper Jack scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring beef and Monterey Jack cheese as primary components.

How processed is Beef & Pepper Jack?

Beef & Pepper Jack is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Beef & Pepper Jack's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Beef Water, Sea Salt, Pasteurized Milk count in its favor; Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Beef & Pepper Jack

Jack Link's
65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$22.99 · 1.2 oz · pack of 16 · $1.20 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Link Snacks, Inc.
Category Jerky
Summary

This product is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring beef and Monterey Jack cheese as primary components. The inclusion of cultured dextrose and yeast extract indicates some level of processing, but the absence of seed oils and artificial additives is a positive aspect. The processing level limits the score, despite the presence of beneficial ingredients like beef and cheese.

Key ingredients 8

Beef Water
Good

Beef water is a natural component of high-quality beef, providing essential nutrients and flavor without harmful additives.

Sea Salt
Good

Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor and provides essential electrolytes in moderation.

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Pasteurized Milk
Good

Pasteurized milk provides high-quality protein and calcium, supporting bone health.

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Jalapeño Peppers
Good

Jalapeño peppers add flavor and contain capsaicin, which may support metabolism and add antioxidants.

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Salt Flavors
Neutral

Salt flavors are used to enhance taste but do not significantly impact health positively or negatively.

Cultured Dextrose Yeast Extract
Neutral

This ingredient is used for flavor enhancement and fermentation, generally considered neutral in health impact.

Cultured Celery Extract
Neutral

Cultured celery extract is a natural flavoring agent with no significant health benefits or risks.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar can contribute to excess calorie intake and may impact health if consumed in large amounts.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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