Original Beef Sticks - 9g Protein - 8oz/8ct -Good & Gather™

Common questions

Is Original Beef Sticks - 9g Protein - 8oz/8ct -Good & Gather™ healthy?

Original Beef Sticks - 9g Protein - 8oz/8ct -Good & Gather™ scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains high-quality beef and sea salt, which are beneficial ingredients providing essential nutrients and minerals.

How processed is Original Beef Sticks - 9g Protein - 8oz/8ct -Good & Gather™?

Original Beef Sticks - 9g Protein - 8oz/8ct -Good & Gather™ is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Original Beef Sticks - 9g Protein - 8oz/8ct -Good & Gather™'s score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Beef, Sea Salt, Spices count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Original Beef Sticks - 9g Protein - 8oz/8ct -Good & Gather™

Good And Gather
70 Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Target Corporation
Category Jerky
Summary

This product contains high-quality beef and sea salt, which are beneficial ingredients providing essential nutrients and minerals. The ingredient list is short and free from harmful additives, but the presence of citric acid and spices indicates a moderate level of processing. While it is a processed food, the clean label and absence of artificial additives contribute positively to its score.

Key ingredients 5

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 enhances flavor naturally and provides essential minerals, contributing positively to taste and mineral intake.

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Water
Neutral

Water is used to maintain moisture and texture in the product without adding nutritional value or risk.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, with no significant health concerns when consumed in typical amounts.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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