Trader Joe's

Natural Beef Jerky Teriyaki

Barcode 00546720

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

No — Natural Beef Jerky Teriyaki is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are mostly whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (beef, sugars, soy sauce, salt, spices, garlic, onion, cultured celery powder). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings are present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

beef

A basic animal protein ingredient derived from cattle; commonly used as meat.
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

gluten free soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, alcohol)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

contains 2% or less: water
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

cultured celery powder
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

granulated garlic
OK

granulated onion
OK

spices. contains: soy

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Common questions about Natural Beef Jerky Teriyaki

Is Natural Beef Jerky Teriyaki ultra-processed?

No — Natural Beef Jerky Teriyaki by Trader Joe's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are mostly whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (beef, sugars, soy sauce, salt, spices, garlic, onion, cultured celery powder). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings are present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.