Uncle Mike's Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

Beef Sticks

Beef Sticks: 3.3/5 ingredient safety

Beef Sticks by Uncle Mike's has 4 tracked ingredients, with an overall safety score of 3.3 out of 5, 0.82 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products. Its Nutri-Score is E, and 2 of its ingredients carry a low safety rating.

  • Safety score 0.82 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products
  • NOVA processing classification: group 4

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Product Insight: Beef Sticks

Beef Sticks by Uncle Mike's is tracked in PlainIngredients with 4 identified ingredients and carries an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5, a Mixed-Evidence tier where the regulatory picture is still evolving. On the NOVA processing scale, this product falls into Group 4 (Ultra-processed foods), and Its Nutri-Score grade is E. Within the identified ingredient list, 2 ingredients are currently flagged as Caution or High Risk and warrant individual review via the linked ingredient pages, while 2 ingredients sit at the Low-Risk or Safe end of the scale. This product's average ingredient safety score is 0.82 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products.

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3.3
Mixed Evidence
Average ingredient safety: 3.3 out of 5
Based on 4 tracked ingredients
4
Tracked Ingredients
2
Concerning
2
Low Risk / Safe
E
Nutri-Score
2 ingredients flagged for safety concerns

Ingredient Safety Breakdown

2
Monosodium Glutamate (621)
Flavor Enhancer · Caution
2
Sodium Nitrite (E250)
Preservative · Caution
4
Sodium Erythorbate (316)
Antioxidant · Low Risk
5
Citric Acid (E330)
Acidity Regulator · Safe

Processing Level

4
NOVA Group 4
Ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed products are formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods and additives. They typically contain ingredients not commonly used in home cooking.

Full Ingredients List

BEEF, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CITRIC ACID, SPICES, CAYENNE PEPPER, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DEXTROSE, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, IN COLLAGEN CASING.

Product Details

Barcode
0025555994659
Nutri-Score
Grade E
NOVA Group
4 — Ultra-processed foods
Available In
United States

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