Jack Link's Original Air Dried Jerky Steak Strips - 2oz

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Is Jack Link's Original Air Dried Jerky Steak Strips - 2oz healthy?

Jack Link's Original Air Dried Jerky Steak Strips - 2oz scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is made from high-quality ingredients such as top round beef, vinegar, and natural spices like black pepper and coriander, which contribute to its nutritional value and flavor.

How processed is Jack Link's Original Air Dried Jerky Steak Strips - 2oz?

Jack Link's Original Air Dried Jerky Steak Strips - 2oz is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Jack Link's Original Air Dried Jerky Steak Strips - 2oz's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Black pepper counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Jack Link's Original Air Dried Jerky Steak Strips - 2oz

Jack Link's
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Link Snacks, Inc.
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This product is made from high-quality ingredients such as top round beef, vinegar, and natural spices like black pepper and coriander, which contribute to its nutritional value and flavor. The processing level is moderate, but the absence of artificial additives and the use of natural preservatives like vinegar help maintain a clean label. Despite being processed, the product's ingredient quality supports a high score within its category.

Key ingredients 6

Black pepper
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Top round beef
Neutral

Top round beef is a lean cut of meat that provides high-quality protein without excessive fat, making it a neutral ingredient in terms of health impact.

Vinegar
Neutral

Vinegar is used for flavor and preservation, and it generally has a neutral effect on health when consumed in typical amounts.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative; in moderation, it has a neutral impact on health.

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Chili powder
Neutral

Chili powder provides spice and flavor, with no significant positive or negative health effects when used in typical amounts.

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Coriander
Neutral

Coriander adds aroma and flavor, and is generally neutral in its health effects.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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