Thousand Hills Beef Snack Stick Shelf Stable Original-1 oz

Common questions

Is Thousand Hills Beef Snack Stick Shelf Stable Original-1 oz healthy?

Thousand Hills Beef Snack Stick Shelf Stable Original-1 oz scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This beef snack stick is made from regeneratively raised grass-fed beef, which is a high-quality protein source with environmental benefits.

How processed is Thousand Hills Beef Snack Stick Shelf Stable Original-1 oz?

Thousand Hills Beef Snack Stick Shelf Stable Original-1 oz is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Thousand Hills Beef Snack Stick Shelf Stable Original-1 oz's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, 100% Regeneratively Raised Grass Fed Beef; organic spices including black pepper, garlic powder, coriander; lactic acid starter culture count in its favor, and organic dextrose from tapioca, celery juice 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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Thousand Hills Beef Snack Stick Shelf Stable Original-1 oz

Thousand Hills
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This beef snack stick is made from regeneratively raised grass-fed beef, which is a high-quality protein source with environmental benefits. The use of organic spices and celery juice powder as a natural preservative contributes to a clean ingredient list. Despite being processed, the absence of harmful additives and the focus on sustainable practices support a high score within the processing level cap.

Key ingredients 7

100% Regeneratively Raised Grass Fed Beef
Very Good

This ingredient is high-quality, ethically raised beef that provides essential nutrients and supports sustainable farming practices.

organic spices including black pepper, garlic powder, coriander
Good

These spices add flavor and have natural health benefits, making them a positive addition to the product.

lactic acid starter culture
Good

This culture helps in fermentation and preservation, supporting food safety and flavor development.

water
Neutral

Water is a common, neutral ingredient used in processing to maintain moisture and texture without affecting nutritional quality.

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salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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organic dextrose from tapioca
Bad

This sweetener adds sugar to the product, which can contribute to excess calorie intake and affect blood sugar levels.

celery juice powder
Bad

Used as a natural preservative, but it can contain nitrates that may be a concern for some consumers seeking minimally processed foods.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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