Original Chicken Sticks

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Is Original Chicken Sticks healthy?

Original Chicken Sticks scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The product contains chicken, which is a high-quality protein source, but it is processed and includes canola oil, a seed oil that is often refined and high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation.

How processed is Original Chicken Sticks?

Original Chicken Sticks is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Original Chicken Sticks' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Chicken, Spices count in its favor; Canola Oil 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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Original Chicken Sticks

Maple Leaf
Bioengineered
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by McCain Capital Corporation
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

The product contains chicken, which is a high-quality protein source, but it is processed and includes canola oil, a seed oil that is often refined and high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation. Additionally, the use of vague 'flavour' as an ingredient lacks transparency and may include artificial additives, contributing to its processed nature and lowering its overall health score.

Key ingredients 9

Chicken
Good

High-quality, lean source of complete protein containing essential amino acids for muscle maintenance and overall health.

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Salt
Neutral

Culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation, provided as standard sodium chloride.

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Cultured Celery Extract
Neutral

Natural source of nitrates used as an alternative to synthetic curing agents in meat products.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Common organic acid used for tartness and preservation, naturally occurring in citrus fruits.

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Cherry Powder
Neutral

Derived from whole fruit, often used for natural coloring, flavoring, or as a natural curing accelerator.

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Flavour
Neutral

Catch-all term for taste-enhancing compounds added to standardize the product flavor profile.

Beef Collagen Casing
Neutral

Natural protein-based casing derived from beef connective tissue used to hold the stick shape.

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Canola Oil
Very Bad

Refined seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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