Is Gourmet Brisket Beef Jerky Cracked Black Pepper Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Smokehouse Jerky Co
Gourmet Brisket Beef Jerky Cracked Black Pepper is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Smokehouse Jerky Co. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and brown sugar, which raises concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of gluten-free tamari sauce adds complexity but also sugar content.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and brown sugar, which raises concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of gluten-free tamari sauce adds complexity but also sugar content.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns regarding processed additives.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains beef, a natural protein source, contributing to the overall protein content.
- Gluten-free tamari sauce provides flavor without gluten, appealing to those with gluten sensitivities.
- Natural hickory smoke flavor enhances the taste profile without artificial additives.
- Granulated garlic and ground pepper add natural flavoring without synthetic ingredients.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns regarding processed additives.
- Brown sugar contributes to the overall sugar content, which may be a concern for some consumers.
- The inclusion of sugar in the tamari sauce indicates a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating.
- Lemon juice concentrate may contain additives that could affect the overall natural quality of the product.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Beef safe in this snack?
Good
Beef is used here as base. Beef serves as the primary ingredient, providing a rich source of protein and essential nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Beef
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Is Gluten Free Tamari Sauce safe in this snack?
Medium
Gluten Free Tamari Sauce is used here as flavor. This sauce adds flavor but contains sugar, which raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gluten Free Tamari Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Sugar)
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is a common ingredient used to maintain moisture and texture in jerky products.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Water
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar adds sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating principles.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Brown Sugar
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this snack?
Medium
Lemon Juice is used here as flavor. Lemon juice provides acidity and flavor but may contain additives from the concentrate process.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Lemon Juice (Lemon Juice Concentrate, Lemon Emulsion, Sodium Benzoate)
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Is Hickory Smoke safe in this snack?
Good
Hickory Smoke is used here as flavor. Natural hickory smoke flavor enhances the product's taste without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Hickory Smoke (Water, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor)
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Is Granulated Garlic safe in this snack?
Good
Granulated Garlic is used here as flavor. Granulated garlic is a natural flavoring agent that adds depth to the jerky's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Granulated Garlic
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Is Ground Pepper safe in this snack?
Good
Ground Pepper is used here as flavor. Ground pepper contributes to the spiciness and flavor complexity of the jerky.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ground Pepper
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3373526
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