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Jack Link's Beef Jerky Teriyaki

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Is Jack Link's Beef Jerky Teriyaki healthy?

Jack Link's Beef Jerky Teriyaki scores 24/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Jack Link's Beef Jerky Teriyaki scores 24/100.

Does Jack Link's Beef Jerky Teriyaki contain seed oils?

No — Scout's ingredient analysis marks Jack Link's Beef Jerky Teriyaki as seed-oil free.

How processed is Jack Link's Beef Jerky Teriyaki?

Jack Link's Beef Jerky Teriyaki is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Jack Link's Beef Jerky Teriyaki compare to other jerky?

Jack Link's Beef Jerky Teriyaki ranks #20 of 21 jerky in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Wild Society Caveman Eats at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive Jack Link's Beef Jerky Teriyaki's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Beef, Sea Salt count in its favor; Brown Sugar, Flavors, Cultured Celery Extract 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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Jack Link's Beef Jerky Teriyaki

Jack Link's
Seed oil free
24 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Link Snacks, Inc.
Category Jerky
Summary

Jack Link's Beef Jerky Teriyaki scores 24/100. Despite claiming 'Made with 100% Beef,' 'No Added Nitrates or Nitrites,' and 'No Added MSG,' the reality is far less clean. Brown sugar is the 2nd ingredient with 6g added sugars per tiny 1oz serving (12% DV). The 'no nitrates' claim is misleading — cultured celery extract is a hidden nitrate source that functions identically to sodium nitrite during curing. 'Flavors' is an opaque additive with zero transparency. Sodium is extremely high at 550mg per serving (24% DV). The beef protein base (11g/serving) is the one redeeming quality, but it's buried under sugar, hidden nitrates, and mystery flavoring. Owned by Link Snacks, Inc.

Key ingredients 10

Brown Sugar
Bad

2nd ingredient. 6g added sugars per 1oz serving (12% DV). Excessive for a meat product.

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Flavors
Bad

Completely opaque lab-derived flavoring compounds. No transparency.

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Cultured Celery Extract
Bad

Hidden nitrate/nitrite source. Marketed as 'no added nitrates' but functionally identical to sodium nitrite during curing. Deceptive labeling.

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Water
Neutral

Standard processing ingredient.

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Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt)
Neutral

Traditional fermented condiment. Contains wheat and soy allergens but is a recognizable ingredient.

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Salt
Neutral

Additional salt contributing to extreme sodium load.

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Beef Stock
Neutral

Natural beef-derived flavoring liquid.

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Pineapple Powder
Neutral

Natural meat tenderizer containing bromelain enzyme.

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Beef
Good

100% beef base. Good protein source (11g per serving).

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Sea Salt
Good

Unrefined sea salt — a minimally processed, natural source of sodium and essential trace minerals, and a legitimate whole-food seasoning. Treated as a positive ingredient.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

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