Bad (3/10) Jerky Ingredient Ratings

All jerky ingredient reviews that received Bad (3/10) ingredient ratings.

JERKY INGREDIENT RATINGS
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Alright (6/10) – (84)	Average (5/10) – (57)
Fair (4/10) – (73)	Bad (3/10) – (84)
Very Bad (2/10) – (23)	Terrible (1/10) – (28)

Jerky Ingredients reviewed: 972

Bad (3/10) Jerky Ingredients ratings: 84

Bad (3/10) Jerky Ingredient Ratings
Name: Alcohol
Description: A colorless liquid obtained by fermentation of sugars and starches. Also helps keep something such as soy sauce fresh.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Amonia
Description: Ammonia is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen. Ammonia is both caustic and hazardous in its concentrated form. Ammonia, a colorless gas with a distinct odor, is a building-block chemical and occurs naturally throughout the environment in the air, soil and water and in plants and animals, including humans. Not known to be healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Beef Base
Description: A mixture of glucose and fructose, with water added. Known to be extra sweet tasating. Not so healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Bourbon
Description: A kind of American whiskey, distilled from maize and rye. Not very healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Bourbon (Jim Beam®)
Description: The Jim Beam® brand of a type of American whiskey, distilled from maize and rye. Not very healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Brown Sugar
Description: White sugar mixed with molasses.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Brown Sugar (Vegan)
Description: A plant-based alternative to traditional brown sugar, made by blending cane sugar with molasses. Vegan brown sugar is certified to be free from animal-derived ingredients. It retains the rich, caramel-like flavor and moisture of traditional brown sugar.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Brown Sugar Glaze
Description: Brown sugar mixed with other ingredients that coats the jerky with a fine film. The ingredients used can vary wildly.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Calcium Disodium EDTA
Description: Calcium disodium EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic) works as a chelating agent, meanig it binds to metals and prevents them from participating in chemical reactions that might cause discoloration or flavor loss. Is toxic to humans in high doses. Also works as a preservative.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Cane Ethyl Alcohol
Description: Derived from sugar cane obtained by mechanical processes from cane plant. Cane sugar is then fermented and distilled to produce Cane Ethyl Alcohol. Not particularly healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Cane Sugar (Cultured)
Description: Produced by fermentation using specifically selected food cultures and (cane) sugar as substrate. Used as an artiartificial fical preservative. Not considered to be healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Cane Sugar Milled
Description: A mill washes, chops, and shreds sugar cane mechanically. The sugar is then heated. Sulfuer dixoide is added to remove impurities. Lime is then added. Does not offer many health benefits.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Caramel
Description: An orange-brown confectionery product made by heating a range of sugars. Offers little health benefits.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Caramel Color
Description: Primarily used for food colorings, generally for a brown hue. Derived from cooking carbohydrates. A controversial substance depending on how it is created. Also acts as an emulsifier and enhances flavor.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Caramel Color Powder
Description: Caramel color powder in powdered form is primarily used for food colorings, generally for a brown hue. Derived from cooking carbohydrates. A controversial substance depending on how it is created. Also acts as an emulsifier and enhances flavor.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Coconut Sugar
Description: A natural sugar extracted from the sap of a coconut palm. The sap is then heated until most of the water is evaporated. Considered to be on the better sweeteners out there as it retains nutrients and minerals. However, it is still loaded with fructose, where sugar in general is not healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Collagen Casing Beef
Description: Comes from layer of beef hide. Processed and refined to package sausages or meat sticks. Normally has a tender bite, and snap sound when biting the product. The production of collagen can vary widely, and not considered to be healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Corn Flour
Description: Could be any variation of various sweeteners. Sugar in general is not all that healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Corn Syrup
Description: Corn syrup is made from the starch of maize (corn). Used as a sweetener which is resitant to crystallizing, unlike sugar.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Corn Syrup Powder
Description: Corn syrup is made from the starch of maize (corn), this being in powder form. Used as a sweetener which is resistant to crystallizing, unlike sugar.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Corn Syrup Solids
Description: Dried corn syrup made from the starch of maize (corn). Used as a sweetener, and called solids when the syrup is dry.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Cornstarch
Description: Starch prepared from corn grains. The primary purpose is used as a thickener in cooking. Has a white color, and is highly refined.
Rating: 3/10
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: 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: 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: Flavorings
Description: A substance used to give more flavor. The quality of flavorings can vary widely.
Rating: 3/10
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: Glucose Solid
Description: A simple type of sugar that is found in both plant and animal tissue in powder form. It is a major energy source for the body, and vital. Too much, or too little of glucose can lead to many health problems.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Granulated Sugar
Description: A sweet crystalline or powdered substance, white when pure, consisting of sucrose, obtained mainly from sugar cane and sugar beets. Much coarser compared to regular sugar. Known to be unhealthy when eating too much.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Grill Flavor
Description: Can be comprised of many different ingredients. Generally, a grill flavor is more artificial than natural.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Hickory Flavor
Description: Could consist of any ingredients, both good and bad. Presumably hickory smoke would be used.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Hickory Wood Smoke Flavorings
Description: Made by condensing smoke from a hickory wood fire, and rapidly cooling it so it turns to liquid. Gives a brown color and adds a smoky flavor. Smoke is known to have many carcinogenic properties.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Invert Syrup
Description: A mixture of glucose and fructose, with water added. Known to be extra sweet tasating. Not so healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Jack Daniel’s
Description: A popular brand of whiskey from Tennessee. Not known to be healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Lemon Lime Soda
Description: A carbonated water based drink, soda is known to have large amounts of unhealthy sugar. The preservatives used are not healthy either.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Light Brown Sugar
Description: The same as brown sugar, but has less molasses added. Dark brown sugar typically contains 6.5% molasses, while light brown sugar contains around 3.5% molasses. Sugar is not healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Light Corn Syrup
Description: Normally a mixture of corn syrup and the sweetener high-fructose corn syrup Salt and vanilla are normally added also. It is clear and colorless, with a moderately sweet flavor.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Liquid Smoke
Description: A concentrated food seasoning made from compressed natural smoke and water. Often seen as something of a shortcut for jerky makers who don’t have the equipment to smoke their jerky. Used for both food preservation and flavoring. Can range wildly, hickory or mesquite wood are good, plywood is very bad.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Maltodextrin
Description: Carbohydrates derived from the partial hydrolysis of starch (e.g. rice, corn, potato). A white powder used as a thickener, filler and heavily processed. It’s slightly sweet and generally used as a sugar substitute in the food industry being relatively inexpensive, and improves the food texture.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Maltodextrin (Corn)
Description: A white powder sweetener made from corn. Corn maltodextrin would become corn syrup it it were broken down further. Corn maltodextrin is a little less sweet than corn syrup. Offers no health benefits.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Modified Corn Starch
Description: A derivative of corn and chemically altered to dissolve quickly and act as a thickener. There are many ways it can be created. Very chemically treated and thought to be unhealthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Modified Food Starch
Description: The most common types of modified food starch are made from corn, wheat, potato and tapioca. Chemically altered to dissolve quickly and act as a thickener and emulsifier. There are many ways it can be created. Very chemically treated and thought to be unhealthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Molasses (Refiner’s)
Description: A thick syrup which may or may not contain molasses. Primarily 100% sugar with sucrose, glucose and fructose.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Monosodium Glutamate
Description: A white, crystalline compound used as a flavor enhancer in foods. Controversial if it is harmful to humans, there are certainly people out there with MSG allergies. Does occur naturally in foods like meat, vegetables and dairy products. Commonly referred to as MSG.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Natural Flavors
Description: A flavor that is derived from something natural, or at least supposed to be. A very wide variety on how this can be achieved, much of it unhealthy. The term ‘natural’ is very abused in the food industry.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Natural Grill Flavor
Description: Can be comprised of many different ingredients. Generally, a grill flavor is more artificial than natural.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Natural Hickory Smoke Flavoring
Description: A food additive that gives food a hickory smoke flavor, usually made by heating hickory wood. Can be in liquid or powder form.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Natural Smoke Flavor
Description: Made by condensing smoke from a wood fire, and rapidly cooling it so it turns to liquid. Gives a brown color and adds a smoky flavor.
Rating: 3/10
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: Pepperoni
Description: Pepperoni is an American variety of salami, made from cured pork and beef mixed together, and seasoned with paprika or other spices. Not considered to be healthy, and eaten in moderation.
Rating: 3/10
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: 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: 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: 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: Salt Emulsifying
Description: Emulsifying salt is used in the manufacture of processed cheese, among other food products. Added to food with the function of making the food smoother and prevents separating. Generally not believed to be healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Smoke
Description: Jerky that is smoked, normally in a smoker.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Smoke Flavor Applewood
Description: Smoke from apple tree wood. There are various ways that the smoke could be achieved. Smoke can be a questionable ingredient.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Smoke Flavoring
Description: Wood smoke flavor probably captured in a light brown to dark amber liquid.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Smoke Powder
Description: Similar to liquid smoke, which is generally dehydrated (dried) added with something like sugar or corn flour. Can contain any variety of ingredients, good or bad.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sodium Acetate
Description: Used as additives in food, industry, concrete manufacture, heating pads, and in buffer solutions. Medically, sodium acetate is important component as an electrolyte replenisher when given intravenously. Generally does not offer many health benefits.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sodium Bisulfite
Description: A type of salt mixed with sulfur dioxide and a solution of sodium carbonate. Primarily used as a food preservative. Should only be consumed in small quantities. Can be quite harmful to people with allergies to sulphites.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sodium Lactate
Description: The sodium salt of lactic acid, and has a mild saline taste. It is produced by fermentation of a sugar source, such as corn or beets. Can be used to treat or prevent acid problems in the blood. Not known to have an real health benefits and can be dangerous.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sodium Phosphates
Description: Sodium salts of phosphoric acid, known to acidify meat and intensify the flavor. More known for industrial uses in pharmaceutical manufacturing, medicine, and chemistry. Acts as a laxative. A known emulsifier. While phosphates can occur naturally, over consumption can lead to multiple health problems.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sorbitol
Description: A type of sugar alcohol, and used as a sweetener in the food industry. Can be found in various berries and fruits, or prepared synthetically. Known to be a laxitive. Not considered to be healthy, especially if artificially created.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Stevia
Description: Could be any variation of various sweeteners. Sugar in general is not all that healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Stubb’s Texas Teriyaki Marinade
Description: A commercially sold barbecue sauce that was created in 1968. Contains multiple unhealthy ingredients.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sucrose
Description: A type of sugar typically found in sugarcane, sugar beet, or maple syrup. It consists of glucose and fructose joined together in a molecule. Not believed to be healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sugar
Description: A sweet crystalline or powdered substance, white when pure, consisting of sucrose, obtained mainly from sugar cane and sugar beets. Known to be unhealthy when eating too much.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sugar (Raw)
Description: Raw sugar is light brown in color due to the presence of molasses. Raw sugar is one of better natural sugars out there.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sugar (Vegan)
Description: A plant-based alternative to traditional white sugar, made by blending cane sugar with molasses. Vegan white sugar is certified to be free from animal-derived ingredients. It retains the rich, caramel-like flavor and moisture of traditional white sugar.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sugar Demerara
Description: A type of raw cane sugar with a coarse grain and light tan color used as a garnishing. Sugar in general is unhealthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sugar Powder
Description: A powdered substance consisting of sucrose, obtained mainly from sugar cane and sugar beets. Known to be unhealthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sugar Smoked
Description: A sweet crystalline or powdered substance that is smoked. Consists of sucrose, obtained mainly from sugar cane and sugar beets. Known to be unhealthy when eating too much.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sugar Syrup
Description: A viscous liquid consisting primarily of sugar and water. Mainly used as a sweetener in foods. Sugar is known to cause many health problems.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sugars
Description: A blend of various types of sugar. Could be any variation. In general, sugars are not all that healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sulfites
Description: The salt from sulfurous acid. Acts as a preservative. Not believed to be healthy. Some people are allergic.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sulphur Dioxide
Description: A colorless gas formed when sulfur burns. Has many industrial uses, and acts as preservative in fruits and vegetables. Also widely used in making wine. Sulphites are dangerous to some people.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey Barbecue Sauce
Description: A popular, commercially sold barbecue sauce. Not the healthiest of ingredients are used, especially considering high fructose corn syrup is the #1 ingredient listed by weight. Tasty though.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Sweetener
Description: Could be any variation of various sweeteners. Sugar in general is not all that healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Tapioca Maltodextrin (Organic)
Description: A mostly flavorless starch mixed with the sugar maltodextrin in a white powder form. In the food industry used as a thickener, stabilizer, and a binding agent. Maltodextrin is not considered to be healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Torula Yeast
Description: A yeast used as a food additive and flavor enhancer. A type of MSG with some healthy vitamins. Gives a smoky, savory taste.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Vegetable Oil
Description: Any of various oils chemically removed from plants. Not really considered be healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Whiskey
Description: A liquor distilled from maize and rye. Not very healthy.
Rating: 3/10
Name: Whiskey Maple
Description: A flavored whiskey that combines the smooth, oaky notes of traditional whiskey with the rich sweetness of maple syrup. Typically made by infusing bourbon or Canadian whisky with pure maple syrup or natural maple flavoring. Not very healthy.
Rating: 3/10