Jack Link's Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

Jack link's, turkey snack bites, original

Jack link's, turkey snack bites, original: 3.2/5 ingredient safety

Jack link's, turkey snack bites, original by Jack Link's has 5 tracked ingredients, with an overall safety score of 3.2 out of 5, 0.92 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 0.92 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products
  • NOVA processing classification: group 4

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Product Insight: Jack link's, turkey snack bites, original

Jack link's, turkey snack bites, original by Jack Link's is tracked in PlainIngredients with 5 identified ingredients and carries an overall safety rating of 3.2 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 3 ingredients sit at the Low-Risk or Safe end of the scale. This product's average ingredient safety score is 0.92 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products.

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3.2
Mixed Evidence
Average ingredient safety: 3.2 out of 5
Based on 5 tracked ingredients
5
Tracked Ingredients
2
Concerning
3
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 Diacetate (262)
Preservative · Low Risk
4
Sodium Erythorbate (316)
Antioxidant · Low Risk
4
Sodium Lactate (325)
Antioxidant · Low Risk

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

Turkey thigh, mechanically separated turkey, water, contains 2% or less of brown sugar, sugar, turkey broth, dextrose, flavoring, monosodium glutamate, dry soy sauce [(wheat, soybeans, salt), maltodextrin], hydrolyzed corn protein, autolyzed yeast extract, salt, sodium erythorbate, glycerin, sodium lactate, sodium diacetate, paprika, sodium nitrite, beef collagen casing, potassium sorbate to ensure freshness.

Product Details

Barcode
0017082874351
Nutri-Score
Grade E
NOVA Group
4 — Ultra-processed foods
Available In
United States

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