All jerky ingredients reviewed done with an ingredient starting with the letter P, Q or R.
| Ingredients |
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| Name: Palm Oil |
| Description: An edible oil derived from the nuts of a palm tree. Also used in products like candles and soap. Not considered very healthy because it so exceptionally high in saturated fats. Heating palm oil is believed to produce free radicals, which can accelerate the growth of cancer. There can potentially be some health benefits that are up for debate. |
| Rating: 3/10 |
| Name: Papain |
| Description: An enzyme found in the papaya fruit. Widely used in the food industry as a meat tenderizer. Papain has been used in medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Papaya Juice |
| Description: Juice from the papaya fruit. Papaya contains an enzyme named papain, which is widely used in the food industry as a meat tenderizer. Has multiple health benefits, and a long history in medicine. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Papaya Puree |
| Description: Crushed papaya in a smooth, creamy texture. The papaya fruit contains an enzyme named papain, which is widely used in the food industry as a meat tenderizer. Has multiple health benefits, and a long history in medicine. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Paprika |
| Description: A mild powdered seasoning made from sweet red peppers or chili peppers. Has a vivid reddish, orange color. Known to have numerous health benefits, containing antioxidants and nutrients. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Paprika (Organic) |
| Description: Organic certified. A mild powdered seasoning made from sweet red peppers or chili peppers. Has a vivid reddish, orange color. Known to have numerous health benefits, containing antioxidants and nutrients. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Paprika Extractive |
| Description: A thick, sticky liquid extracted from dried and ground red peppers. Paprika is known to have many health benefits. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Paprika Oleoresin |
| Description: Also known as paprika extract. An oil soluble extract from the fruits of Indian red chillies. Used for flavor and food coloring. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Parmesan Cheese |
| Description: A hard, dry sharply flavored Italian cheese, usually grated. Generally considered to be healthy. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Parsley Flakes |
| Description: Dehydrated parsley, which is an herb. Contains multiple health benefits. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Parsley Flakes |
| Description: Dehydrated (dried) parsley, which is a super healthy herb, and the world’s most popular. It’s a plant with small green leaves, where there are several varieties. High in Vitamin C and minerals. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Parsnips |
| Description: A root vegetable that closely resembles a carrot. Parsnips are very high on nutrients, fibres and vitamins. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil |
| Description: Cottonseed oil combined with hydrogen which helps food from becoming rancid. The difference being partially hydrogenated, the texture is semi-solid like butter, instead of pure liquid form. Contains the unhealthy and controversial trans fatty acids. |
| Rating: 1/10 |
| Name: Partially Hydrogenated Soy Oil |
| Description: Hydrolysis is a method of extraction that boils the soy protein in a vat of sulfuric acid. The difference being partially hydrogenated, the texture is semi-solid like butter, instead of pure liquid form. Hydrolyzation acts a flavor enhancer, and contains a fair amount of MSG. Known to be a highly processed food additive. |
| Rating: 1/10 |
| Name: Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil |
| Description: Oil combined with hydrogen which helps food from becoming rancid. The difference being partially hydrogenated, the texture is semi-solid like butter, instead of pure liquid form. Contains the unhealthy and controversial trans fatty acids. Could be a variety of vegetable oil like canola, cottonseed or soybean. |
| Rating: 1/10 |
| Name: Pecans |
| Description: An edible nut that is similar to a walnut. Contains healthy fats that have cholesterol lowering benefits. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Pectin |
| Description: A water-soluble carbohydrate found in ripe fruits such as apple, plums, and grapefruit. Used in jams because it jells well. Generally considered to be healthy. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Pepper Blend |
| Description: A blend of peppers that include black pepper and white. The content could vary widely. Some people call black pepper the king os spices, which offer many health benefits. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Pepperoni Sasoning |
| Description: Could be any mixture of ingredients to resemble a pepperoni taste. The ingredients may, or may not be healthy. |
| Rating: 5/10 |
| Name: Pho Spice Blend |
| Description: A mixture of spices intended to capture the pho flavor. The ingredients used can vary widely. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Phosphoric Acid |
| Description: A colorless, odorless crystalline liquid extracted from rocks with sulfuric acid. Gives soft drinks a tangy flavor. May cause bone density loss. |
| Rating: 3/10 |
| Name: Pickle Juice |
| Description: A liquid substance usually comprised of water, salt, and vinegar (acetic acid), referred to as a brine. Gives cucuumbers (pickles) soaked in brine a salty taste. Can be a type of fermentation, which does offer some health benefits. |
| Rating: 7/10 |
| Name: Pineapple |
| Description: The large, fleshy pineapple fruit. Pineapple has an enzyme named bromelain which is very effective in tenderizing the meat by degrading the meat’s tough fibers. Pineapple is super healthy, loaded with Vitamin C and manganese. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Pineapple Buffalo Sauce |
| Description: A pineapple based sauce that would likely be spicy. Any number of ingredients could be used, good or bag. Pineapple has an enzyme named bromelain which is very effective in tenderizing the meat by degrading the meat’s tough fibers. Pineapple is super healthy, loaded with Vitamin C and manganese. |
| Rating: 6/10 |
| Name: Pineapple Juice |
| Description: Juice of the large, fleshy pineapple fruit. Pineapple has an enzyme named bromelain which is very effective in tenderizing the meat by degrading the meat’s tough fibers. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Pineapple Juice (dried) |
| Description: Dried juice of the large, fleshy pineapple fruit. Pineapple has an enzyme named bromelain which is very effective in tenderizing the meat by degrading the meat’s tough fibers. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Pineapple Juice Concentrate |
| Description: It starts as juice of the large, fleshy pineapple fruit. Then it goes through several processes, which could include adding sugar and preservatives. Pineapple has an enzyme named bromelain which is very effective in tenderizing the meat by degrading the meat’s tough fibers. |
| Rating: 7/10 |
| Name: Pineapple Juice Powder |
| Description: Juice in dried powder form of the large, fleshy pineapple fruit. Pineapple has an enzyme named bromelain which is very effective in tenderizing the meat by degrading the meat’s tough fibers. |
| Rating: 7/10 |
| Name: Pineapple Juice Solids |
| Description: Pineappe juice in powdered form. Pineapples contain a natural enzyme named bromelain that acts as a meat tenderizer. |
| Rating: 7/10 |
| Name: Pinot Noir |
| Description: Wine is known to be healthy if consumed in moderation. Pinot Noir contains a beneficial phytonutrient named resveratrol, which offers a wide variety of health benefits |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Piquin Peppers |
| Description: Tiny, brilliantly red chili peppers that grow wild in Mexico. Almost 10 times hotter than a jalapeno, ranks 9-10 on the heat scale. Hot peppers are regarded as somewhat healthy to cleanse the body of toxins. |
| Rating: 7/10 |
| Name: Plant Extractives |
| Description: The type of plant used can vary. Could possibly be an antioxidant. Not much information is available. |
| Rating: 5/10 |
| Name: Plum Juice Concentrate |
| Description: Is plum juice, but all the water has been evaporated. If prepared properly, it can be healthy. Plums are known to be very healthy. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Plum Puree |
| Description: The plum fruit mashed into a smooth, creamy liquid. Plums offer many health benefits. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Polysorbate 80 |
| Description: An amber/golden-colored viscous liquid used as an emulsifier that bind ingredients together. Widely used in many industries and believed to be very unhealthy. |
| Rating: 2/10 |
| Name: Pomegranate Juice Concentrate |
| Description: Pomegranate juice in concentrated form. Pomegranates offer many health benefits. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Pomegranate Molasses |
| Description: Pomegranate juice in concentrated form. Pomegranates offer many health benefits. |
| Rating: 4/10 |
| Name: Pork |
| Description: Meat from a pig. Mixed reviews if healthy or not. |
| Rating: 5/10 |
| Name: Pork Stock |
| Description: Pork bones boiled in water. Contains many healthy minerals and fat. The quality of pork broth can vary. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Potassium |
| Description: A mineral found in food. Potassium serves as an electrolyte, and essential to function properly. Offers multiple health benefits, and should be regulated. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Potassium Chloride |
| Description: A white, colorless, crystalline substance that is a naturally occurring mineral. Quite often used in the manufacturing of fertilizers and mineral water. Also can be used as a medicine for people with a potassium deficiency. In food, it is generally a replacement for salt, and can act as a stabilizer or thickener. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Potassium Citrate |
| Description: A potassium salt of citric acid. Odorless crystals with saline taste, soluble in water. Often prescribed by doctors to treat kidney diseases. Beneficial to our body and an unusual ingredient for jerky. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Potassium Iodide |
| Description: A white crystalline compound used in photography and medicine. It is purposely added to table salt for people with iodide deficiencies. Potassium iodide can be used as an iodine supplement, but it is most often administered to people who have been exposed to high amounts of radiation. Use only on the advice of a public health official. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Potassium Sorbate |
| Description: Produced industrially by mixing sorbic acid with potassium hydroxide. Used a food preservative which inhibits mold. Considered to be safe if ingested in very small quantities. Can produce multiple negative health effects. |
| Rating: 2/10 |
| Name: Potato Extract |
| Description: A highly concentrated extract from the vegetable potato containing proteins. Has a hig concentration of polyphenols, which are naturally occurring micronutrients in plants, and in this case potatoes. The quality can vary. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Potato Starch |
| Description: The starch extracted from a potato. It is a carbohydrate. Contains glucose, which is a type of sugar. |
| Rating: 4/10 |
| Name: Prague Powder |
| Description: A term for a product containing salt and sodium nitrite already mixed together. In general, 94% salt and 6% sodium nitrite which is a high ratio of sodium nitrite. Often called a “cure“. Could be dyed pink. |
| Rating: 2/10 |
| Name: Prime Rib Seasoning |
| Description: A mixture of ingredients that resemble the taste of beef prime rib. Could consist of both healthy or unhealthy ingredients. |
| Rating: 5/10 |
| Name: Propylene Glycol |
| Description: A derivative of oil with a wide range of industrial uses. The proplene glycol used in food products is a lower grade, and considered healthy for consumption. I respectfully disagree, any oil product should not be fit for consumption, no matter how diluted it is. Kind of acts as an emulsifier, which binds foods together. |
| Rating: 1/10 |
| Name: Purified Water |
| Description: A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid. A chemical compound referred as H20. Purified meaning the water was filtered, a very healthy way of drinking water. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Python |
| Description: Python meat is considered to be a good type of protein, plus low in fat. Also, a decent source of vitamins and minerals, especially calcium. |
| Rating: 7/10 |
| Name: Rabbit |
| Description: Rabbit meat is very lean, and offers multiple health benefits. Similar to chicken but better. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Raisin Paste |
| Description: Generally just crushed, or pureed raisins mixed with water. Raisins are partially dried grapes, and known to be very healthy. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Raspberries |
| Description: An edible soft fruit that is related to the blackberry. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Offers multiple health benefits |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Raspberry Jam |
| Description: Jam made with the healthy fruit raspberries. The ingredients used can vary. As a general rule, jam normally contains sugar. |
| Rating: 7/10 |
| Name: Red 40 |
| Description: An artificial red dye. It is a derivative of oil. Not considered to be healthy. |
| Rating: 1/10 |
| Name: Red Pepper |
| Description: A spice used in cuisines across the world. Has a history of medicinal use. Generally comes from crushed red peppercorns. Believed to have multiple health benefits. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Red Pepper Powder |
| Description: A mature red fruit that is dehydrated (dried) and added to food to make it spicy. Can be a sweet pepper also. An excellent source of carotenoids, vitamins and sulfur containing compounds. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Red Peppers |
| Description: A mature, fresh red fruit that is added to food to make it spicy. Can be a sweet pepper also. An excellent source of carotenoids, vitamins and sulfur containing compounds. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Red Sugar Cane Syrup |
| Description: A thick syrup extracted from red sugar cane. One of the better sugar alternatives out there. Not healthy though. |
| Rating: 3/10 |
| Name: Red Wine |
| Description: Fermented juice from dark colored grapes. Has an antioxidant named resveratrol that is believed to be healthy. Has other health benefits is consumed in moderation. |
| Rating: 7/10 |
| Name: Red Wine Vinegar |
| Description: A liquid usually containing acetic acid, water, and red wine. The quality can vary widely. In general, considered to be a healthy product. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Red Wine Vinegar |
| Description: Vinegar made from red wine, normally has a strong taste. The type of wine used, and how long it was aged makes a large difference. Both red wine and vinegar have centuries old cure benefits, combining them together is even better. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Reduced Iron |
| Description: Finedy divided metallic iron prepared using a chemical process. The iron may be exposed to hydrogen for example. Not considered to be healthy, and potentially dangerous. |
| Rating: 2/10 |
| Name: Refiners Syrup |
| Description: A thick syrup that is mainly sugar based. Considered to be a refined sugar. Sugar is well known to cause many health problems. |
| Rating: 3/10 |
| Name: Refiner“s Molasses |
| Description: A thick syrup that is mainly sugar based. Considered to be a refined sugar. Sugar is well known to cause many health problems. |
| Rating: 4/10 |
| Name: Reverse Osmosis Water |
| Description: Water that has been filtered. All chemicals and minerals are removed. Very healthy. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Riboflavin |
| Description: An essential yellow vitamin of the vitamin B complex. Found in milk, eggs, and green vegetables. Offers many health benefits. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Rice |
| Description: The starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass cultivated as a source of food. There are many varieties of rice. Has multiple health benefits. For jerky, usually from a rice wine. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Rice Extract |
| Description: Fermenting rice with something. Can be used in the preserving, flavoring, and coloring of food. Some rice extracts are used in Chinese medicine. |
| Rating: 6/10 |
| Name: Rice Starch |
| Description: A carbohydrate derived from rice. Typically converted to a sugar. Has some minor health benefits. |
| Rating: 4/10 |
| Name: Rice Vinegar |
| Description: Vinegar made from fermented rice or rice wine. Common in Asian cuisine. Has multiple health benefits such as having essential amino acids which fight free radicals. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Rice Vinegar (organic) |
| Description: Vinegar made from fermented rice or rice wine that is organically certified. Common in Asian cuisine. Has multiple health benefits such as having essential amino acids which fight free radicals. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Rice Wine |
| Description: An oriental cooking rice wine. Consuming wine in moderate quantities is considered to be healthy. |
| Rating: 7/10 |
| Name: Roasted Chili Pepper |
| Description: A variety of dehydrated (dried) chili peppers, including seeds, and roasted. Medium heat intensity, not for everybody. A great source of vitamins and minerals. Known to flush toxins out the body, but should be eaten in moderation. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Roasted Garlic Pulp |
| Description: Garlic that is cooked. Garlic is a bulbous plant cultivated worldwide as a vegetable, part of the allium family (e.g. onion, leek, chives). Has a pungent taste and smell. Is both antibacterial and antiseptic. Known to be an adaptogen. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Rock Bottom Heirloom Moonshine |
| Description: A brand of moonshine from South Carolina. Made with corn mash as the main ingredient. Typically high proof with high alcohol levels. Should be consumed in small quantities. |
| Rating: 3/10 |
| Name: Rock Salt |
| Description: Halite is another name. A type of salt in mineral form of sodium chloride. High in minerals and trace minerals. Has health benefits, but should be eaten in moderation. |
| Rating: 7/10 |
| Name: Romanian Pepper |
| Description: A type of hot pepper that has a sweet flavor. Can be used in a wide variety of dishes. Healthy if eaten in moderation. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Rosemary |
| Description: An aromatic shrub from the mint family. It is loaded with antioxidants and vitamins, and been used medicinally for centuries. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Rum |
| Description: An alcoholic liquor distilled from fermented molasses or sugarcane. Rum does offer some health benefits, which include lowering blood pressure and relieving stress. It should only be consumed in moderation. |
| Rating: 6/10 |