All jerky ingredients reviewed done with an ingredient starting with the letter D, E or F.
| A – Z JERKY INGREDIENTS | |
| A – C Jerky Ingredients (269) | D – F Jerky Ingredients (58) |
| G – I Jerky Ingredients (87) | J – L Jerky Ingredients (65) |
| M – O Jerky Ingredients (129) | P – R Jerky Ingredients (121) |
| S – V Jerky Ingredients (209) | W – Z Jerky Ingredients (34) |
Jerky Ingredients reviewed: 972
D – F Jerky Ingredients reviewed: 58
| D – F Jerky Ingredients |
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| Name: Date Paste (Organic) |
| Description: The fruit dates certified organic that are pureed in a food processor or blender with water added until it’s a creamy paste. Dates are known to offer multiple health benefits, with some people experiencing the odd side effect. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Defatted Soy Flour |
| Description: Finely ground soybeans, which is free from fat. It contains less than 1% of oil. The quality can vary, where soy offers some health benefits. |
| Rating: 6/10 |
| Name: Dehydrated Brown Sugar |
| Description: Brown sugar that is dried, and all the moisture is removed. Sugar is known to be unhealthy. |
| Rating: 3/10 |
| Name: Dehydrated Cane Juice |
| Description: Sucrose extracted from sugar cane, that is dried into powder form. While too much of any sugar is not good, cane sugar is one of the healthier choices. |
| Rating: 4/10 |
| Name: Dehydrated Vegetables |
| Description: Almost any variety of vegetable that is dried into powder form. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Dextrin |
| Description: A group of stick substances formed from starch, obtained from heating up substances with water. Used as a thickening agent. Acts a natural fiber and has several health benefits. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Dextrose |
| Description: A form of glucose. Found naturally in animal and plant tissue, and derived synthetically from starch. Used as a sweetener. |
| Rating: 4/10 |
| Name: Dic Ann’s Original Sauce |
| Description: A secret hamburger sauce from the burger chain Dic Ann’s located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.. |
| Rating: 6/10 |
| Name: Dill |
| Description: An herb from the parsley family. Used for flavoring, and has medicinal properties. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Dill Pickle |
| Description: A pickled cucumber flavored with dill. Has some health benefits, but generally high on salt. |
| Rating: 5/10 |
| Name: Dill Powder |
| Description: An herb from the parsley family in powder form. Used for flavoring, and has medicinal properties. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Dimethylpolysiloxane |
| Description: Used as an anti-foaming, anti-caking agent, and an emulsifier. A fairly common ingredient in the fast food industry, and also has industrial uses. Not believed to be healthy at all. |
| Rating: 2/10 |
| Name: Disodium Guanylate |
| Description: The disodium salt of inosinic acid, generally derived from an animal, fish, seaweed, or microbial fermentation. Disodium guanylate normally works in conjunction with flavor enhancers such as MSG, to enhance the flavor even stronger. It is a highly refined chemical additive. |
| Rating: 4/10 |
| Name: Disodium Inosinate |
| Description: The disodium salt of inosinic acid, generally derived from animals. A flavorer enhancer used to make food taste saltier and more savory, similar to MSG, and works in conjunction with MSG. Not known to have many bad health side effects, if ingested in moderation. |
| Rating: 3/10 |
| Name: Disodium Phosphate |
| Description: A food additive that combines the minerals phosphate, or phosphorus, with sodium. A complicated process to manufacture. Enhances the meat’s texture, and acts as a food preservative. Not generally considered to be healthy. |
| Rating: 4/10 |
| Name: Distilled Vinegar |
| Description: A liquid usually containing acetic acid, water and distilled grain alcohol. Has a stronger taste than regular vinegar. |
| Rating: 7/10 |
| Name: Distilled Vinegar (organic) |
| Description: A liquid usually containing acetic acid, water and distilled grain alcohol. The grain used would be organic. Has a stronger taste than regular vinegar. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Distilled Water |
| Description: A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid. A chemical compound referred as H20. Distilled meaning the water was filtered, a very healthy way of drinking water. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Dr. Pepper |
| Description: A carbonated soft drink created in the 1880’s. The ingredient list is a trade secret. Generally not healthy and very sugary. |
| Rating: 3/10 |
| Name: Dried Blueberries |
| Description: The fruit blueberries in a dried form. Other ingredients may be added, such as apple juice. Cranberries are high on vitamin C, very healthy, and contain many antioxidants. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Dried Cranberries |
| Description: The fruit cranberries in a dried form. Other ingredients may be added, such as apple juice. Cranberries are high on vitamin C, very healthy, and contain many antioxidants. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Dried Goji Berries |
| Description: Also known as the wolfberry. A bright orange-red berry that is native to shrubs in China. These berries offer many health benefits. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Dried Plums |
| Description: The fruit plum in powder form. Plums are very nutritious. Relatives of the fruits peach and nectarine. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Duck |
| Description: Any of various wild or domesticated swimming birds of the family Anatidae, characteristically having a broad, flat bill, short legs and webbed feet. The meat is derived primarily from the breasts and legs. The meat of the legs is darker and somewhat fattier than the meat of the breasts. Wild duck is very healthy. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: East Armegedon Sauce |
| Description: A brand of hot sauce that contains hot peppers, and other ingredients. Hot peppers flush toxins out the body, and should be consumed in moderation |
| Rating: 6/10 |
| Name: Egg Whites |
| Description: While our opinion is that cholesterol in eggs is healthy, almost all cholesterol is found in the egg yolk. Egg whites are high in protein, and low in calories. Egg whites have no fat. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Elderberry Juice Concentrate |
| Description: The fruit elderberry in a concentrated juice form. Elderberries have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. Known to be a good source of vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Elk |
| Description: Part of the deer family, and one of the largest mammals in North America. Natural diet is grass, plants, leaves and bark. Their meat is very lean and high in protein. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Enriched Wheat Flour |
| Description: Can contain a wide variety of things such as folic acid, reduced iron, niacin, and riboflavin. |
| Rating: 7/10 |
| Name: Enzymes |
| Description: A group of complex proteins that are produced by living cells, and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions. They contain multiple health benefits, aiding in breaking down the foods we eat. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Escallion |
| Description: Also known as scallion. Similar to green onion, and part of the allium family. Offers many health benefits. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Eschalots |
| Description: Also known as a shallot. A type of onion with long, pointed, pear-shaped bulbs. Mild tasting as far as onions go. Part of the allium family. Super healthy. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Ethyl Alcohol |
| Description: Also known as ethanol. A pungent alcohol that adds to fermented and distilled liquors. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Evaporated Cane Juice |
| Description: Very similar to regular sugar. Natural sugar cane is not bad. During refinement, the sugarcane juice is pressed from the sugar cane and boiled at high temperatures, removing most nutrients. |
| Rating: 4/10 |
| Name: Evaporated Cane Juice (organic) |
| Description: Organic certified. Very similar to regular sugar. Natural sugar cane is not bad. During refinement, the sugarcane juice is pressed from the sugar cane and boiled at high temperatures, removing most nutrients. |
| Rating: 7/10 |
| Name: Evaporated Cane Sugar |
| Description: From the sugar cane, essential a sugar, but not as refined as white sugar. Evaporated meaning that all the water has been removed. While sugar is not healthy, this is one of your better sources. |
| Rating: 5/10 |
| Name: Evaporated Cane Syrup |
| Description: Very similar to regular sugar. Natural sugar cane is one of the better sugars out there. All liquid is removed, where you could refer to this as sugar syrup. |
| Rating: 6/10 |
| Name: Evaporated Cane Syrup (Organic) |
| Description: Very similar to regular sugar. Natural sugar cane is one of the better sugars out there, and especially in organic form. All liquid is removed, where you could refer to this as sugar syrup. |
| Rating: 6/10 |
| Name: Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (Organic) |
| Description: Made by crushing olives from an olive tree, and extracting the juice that is guaranteed to be Organic Certified. The term extra virgin means that this is the highest quality olive oil you can buy. Olive oil offers many health benefits. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| Description: Made by crushing olives from an olive tree, and extracting the juice. The term extra virgin means that this is the highest quality olive oil you can buy. Olive oil offers many health benefits. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: FD&C Red #3 |
| Description: Used in food coloring for the color red, acting as an artificial color. It can particularly create negative effects in kids. Some countries are banning certain colors. |
| Rating: 1/10 |
| Name: FD&C Red #40 (E129) |
| Description: Used in food coloring for the color red, acting as an artificial color. It can particularly create negative effects in kids. Some countries are banning certain colors. |
| Rating: 1/10 |
| Name: FD&C Yellow #6 (E110) |
| Description: Used in food coloring for the color yellow, acting as an artificial color. It can particularly create negative effects in kids. Some countries are banning certain colors. |
| Rating: 1/10 |
| Name: Fennel |
| Description: An aromatic spice from the parsley family. It offers multiple health benefits. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Fenugreek |
| Description: Aromatic seeds from a flower in the pea family. It offers multiple health benefits. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Fermented Wheat Protein |
| Description: Protein extract from the wheat, There is something such as yeast, bacterium, or enzymes added to ferment the wheat. In general, wheat is not all that healthy, but fermented foods are very healthy. |
| Rating: 6/10 |
| Name: Ferric Pyrophosphate |
| Description: Ferric pyrophosphate is an iron replacement product. Is used to treat iron deficiency in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. No known health benefits. |
| Rating: 5/10 |
| Name: Filtered Water |
| Description: Water that is filtered to remove any impurities. Water is essential. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Fish Extract |
| Description: Liquid extracted from fish. The quality and type of fish can vary. Believed to offer some health benefits. |
| Rating: 7/10 |
| Name: Fish Sauce |
| Description: A sauce that typically would have anvhovies. The ingredients used can vary widely. |
| Rating: 7/10 |
| Name: Flavorings |
| Description: A substance used to give more flavor. The quality of flavorings can vary widely. |
| Rating: 3/10 |
| Name: Flavors |
| Description: An ambiguous term which could be a wide range of things. Generally is healthier than flavorings |
| Rating: 5/10 |
| Name: Flax Seed |
| Description: Considered to be a super food by some. Also known as linseed. Comes from the flax plant and seeds taste nutty. Known for being an excellent source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Folic Acid |
| Description: A yelllowish orange compound from the vitamin B complex. Occurs naturally in things such as green plants and fresh fruit. Offers a wide range of healy benefits. |
| Rating: 10/10 |
| Name: Frank’s RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce |
| Description: A commercially sold cayenne pepper hot sauce. Cayenne peppers are good if eaten in moderation. Contains a health ingredient list. |
| Rating: 9/10 |
| Name: Frank’s RedHot Sauce |
| Description: A commercially sold hot sauce. Hot sauces are good if eaten in moderation. Contains a relatively health ingredient list. |
| Rating: 8/10 |
| Name: Fructose |
| Description: A very sweet type of sugar, and very prominent in fruit and honey. Not believed to be healthy. |
| Rating: 3/10 |
| Name: Fruit Puree |
| Description: Could be any combination of fruits pureed in a blender. Fruits are healthy and offer many health benefits. |
| Rating: 9/10 |