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Honey BBQ Beef Jerky

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Is Honey BBQ Beef Jerky healthy?

Honey BBQ 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 beef jerky contains beneficial ingredients like beef and tomato puree, which provide protein and vitamins.

How processed is Honey BBQ Beef Jerky?

Honey BBQ Beef Jerky is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Honey BBQ Beef Jerky's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Beef, Honey, Sea Salt count in its favor; Demerara Sugar, Sodium Nitrite are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Honey BBQ Beef Jerky

Wild West
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Jerky
Summary

This beef jerky contains beneficial ingredients like beef and tomato puree, which provide protein and vitamins. However, it is processed and includes demerara sugar and sodium nitrite, which contribute to high sugar content and potential health risks. The presence of these additives and the level of processing limit its overall healthiness.

Key ingredients 17

Beef
Good

High-quality animal protein providing essential amino acids and micronutrients like iron and zinc.

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Honey
Good

Traditional whole-food sweetener with trace enzymes and antioxidants.

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Sea Salt
Good

Unrefined mineral salt providing essential sodium and trace minerals with minimal processing.

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Apple Cider Vinegar
Good

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

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Black Pepper
Good

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

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Water
Neutral

Essential moisture used as a processing aid.

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Tomato Puree
Neutral

Whole food tomato puree used for flavor and color, containing natural plant compounds.

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Pineapple Concentrate
Neutral

Concentrated fruit juice used for natural sweetness and flavor.

Apricot Puree
Neutral

Whole fruit puree used for flavor and texture.

Dried Garlic
Neutral

Dehydrated whole food used for savory flavor.

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Apple Concentrate
Neutral

Concentrated apple juice used for natural sweetness.

Dried Onion
Neutral

Dehydrated whole food used for savory flavor.

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Herb
Neutral

Plant-based seasoning used for flavor.

Sodium Ascorbate
Neutral

Form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant to preserve color and freshness.

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Demerara Sugar
Bad

Refined cane sugar contributes to the total added sugar content and offers no nutritional benefits.

Sodium Nitrite
Bad

Chemical preservative used to cure meat and prevent bacterial growth, commonly monitored for intake levels.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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