Why is Beef dried jerky classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product contains added salt, dextrose, natural flavours and two preservatives – sodium nitrite (E250) and sodium nitrate (E251) – which go beyond the original meat ingredient, placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt content in this jerky affect a hypertensive or sodium‑restricted diet?

At 4.2 g of salt per 100 g, the jerky provides about 1,680 mg of sodium, roughly 35 % of the recommended daily limit, so people with hypertension or sodium‑restricted needs should limit consumption.

Is this jerky suitable for low‑carb or ketogenic diets despite its high salt and additives?

The jerky is very low in carbs (0.5 g/100 g) and high in protein, which fits keto criteria, but its elevated salt level and the presence of nitrite/nitrate preservatives may be undesirable for those monitoring sodium intake or avoiding such additives.

Saint Azay • 80 g

Viande de bœuf séchée x 10 tranches

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Product Insights

These are ten slices of dried beef jerky, a processed meat product classified in the PNNS “Processed meat” group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is labeled as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), offering very high protein (39 g per 100 g) and low sugars, while containing moderate fat (5.7 g) and a high salt level (4.2 g per 100 g). The product is made from 96 % EU‑sourced beef and includes dextrose, natural flavours and the preservatives sodium nitrite (E250) and sodium nitrate (E251).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal187 kcal

Fat5.7 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for dried meats, this jerky provides almost double the protein and half the fat and sugar, but its salt content (4.2 g/100 g) exceeds the category average of 3.52 g/100 g.

Ingredients

Viande de boeuf (origine UE) 96% ; sel ; dextrose ; arômes naturels; conservateurs : E250, E251.

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