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Anthem Hot Honey Beef Stick

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Is Anthem Hot Honey Beef Stick healthy?

Anthem Hot Honey Beef Stick scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The Hot Honey Beef Stick is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring beef as a high-quality protein source.

How processed is Anthem Hot Honey Beef Stick?

Anthem Hot Honey Beef Stick is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Anthem Hot Honey Beef Stick's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Beef, Honey, Sea Salt count in its favor; Brown Sugar, Cultured Celery Powder 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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Anthem Hot Honey Beef Stick

Anthem
68 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$53.99 · 24 pack · $2.25 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Elevance Health
Category Jerky
Summary

The Hot Honey Beef Stick is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring beef as a high-quality protein source. However, the presence of brown sugar and encapsulated citric acid introduces added sugars and processed additives, which can impact health negatively when consumed in excess. The processing level limits the score, but the absence of seed oils and artificial additives helps maintain a moderate rating.

Key ingredients 7

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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Honey
Good

Traditional whole-food sweetener with trace enzymes and antioxidants.

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Sea Salt
Good

Sea salt provides essential minerals and enhances flavor, but should be used in moderation to avoid excessive sodium intake.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and processing of ingredients, with no significant health concerns.

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Encapsulated Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, generally safe in small amounts.

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Brown Sugar
Bad

Brown sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to high sugar content, which can negatively impact health if consumed excessively.

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Cultured Celery Powder
Bad

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

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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