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Beef Stick

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Is Beef Stick healthy?

Beef Stick scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This beef stick is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring high-quality beef and natural spices like garlic and black pepper.

How processed is Beef Stick?

Beef Stick is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Beef Stick's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Beef, Sea Salt, Garlic Powder count in its favor; Cultured Celery Powder 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 Stick

Wegmans
70 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Wegmans
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This beef stick is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring high-quality beef and natural spices like garlic and black pepper. The use of cultured celery powder as a preservative raises some concerns due to potential nitrite formation, but it is a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives. The product's processing level limits its score, but the absence of artificial additives and seed oils is a positive aspect.

Key ingredients 8

Beef
Very Good

Beef is a high-quality source of protein and essential nutrients, making it a beneficial ingredient for muscle health and overall nutrition.

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Sea Salt
Good

Sea salt provides necessary electrolytes and enhances flavor without excessive processing.

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Garlic Powder
Good

Garlic powder adds flavor and contains compounds that support immune health, making it a positive addition.

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Red Pepper
Good

Red pepper provides a spicy flavor and is rich in antioxidants, contributing to a flavorful and healthful ingredient profile.

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Cherry Powder
Good

Cherry powder adds natural flavor and antioxidants, supporting overall health and enhancing taste.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and does not impact the nutritional quality positively or negatively.

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Encapsulated Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is commonly used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, with minimal impact on health when used in moderation.

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Cultured Celery Powder
Bad

Cultured celery powder is used as a natural preservative but may contain natural nitrates, which some consumers prefer to avoid.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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