Whole Foods Market Peppered beef jerky

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Is Whole Foods Market Peppered beef jerky healthy?

Whole Foods Market Peppered beef jerky scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This peppered beef jerky features high-quality ingredients such as beef and organic tamari soy sauce, which contribute to its nutritional value.

How processed is Whole Foods Market Peppered beef jerky?

Whole Foods Market Peppered beef jerky is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Whole Foods Market Peppered beef jerky's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Beef, Garlic Powder count in its favor; Brown 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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Whole Foods Market Peppered beef jerky

Whole Foods Market
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Whole Foods Market
Category Jerky
Summary

This peppered beef jerky features high-quality ingredients such as beef and organic tamari soy sauce, which contribute to its nutritional value. However, the product is processed and contains added sugars, which detract from its healthiness. Despite the use of organic ingredients and the absence of harmful additives, the processing level and sugar content prevent it from achieving a higher score.

Key ingredients 8

Beef
Good

Provides a high-quality source of complete protein and essential nutrients to support muscle maintenance.

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Garlic Powder
Good

Concentrated whole-food seasoning.

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Tamari Soy Sauce
Neutral

A traditional soy sauce made mostly from soybeans and water, adding savory flavor without gluten.

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Pineapple Juice Concentrate
Neutral

Concentrated fruit juice used as a natural sweetener and tenderizer.

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Liquid Smoke
Neutral

Condensation of natural smoke captured in water to impart a traditional smoked flavor.

Worcestershire Sauce
Neutral

Complex condiment blend used to add depth, tanginess, and savory umami flavor.

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Cracked Black Pepper
Neutral

Whole black peppercorns coarsely ground to add a sharp, pungent flavor.

Brown Sugar
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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