Fair (4/10) Jerky Ingredient Ratings

All jerky ingredient reviews that received Fair (4/10) ingredient ratings.

JERKY INGREDIENT RATINGS
Excellent (10/10) – (187)	Very Good (9/10) – (237)
Good (8/10) – (102)	Decent (7/10) – (96)
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

Fair (4/10) Jerky Ingredients ratings: 73

Fair (4/10) Jerky Ingredient Ratings
Name: Alcohol (Organic)
Description: Organic certified. A colorless liquid obtained by fermentation of sugars and starches. Also helps keep something such as soy sauce fresh.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Apple Flavor
Description: Could be a natural or articial flavor of the fruit red apple.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Applewood Liquid Smoke
Description: A concentrated food seasoning made from compressed apple wood 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. A step in preparing liquid smoke is the carcinogens should be removed.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Applewood Smoke
Description: A mixture of ingredients to mimic an applewood smoke flavor. Good or bad ingredients could be used.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Ascorbic Acid
Description: A white, crystalline vitamin found in citrus fruits and some vegetables. Used to prevent scurvy. Also known as Vitamin C. One of the most expensive sodium based preservatives.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Autolyzed Yeast Extract
Description: The substance from the breakdown of yeast cells, which has naturally occurring MSG. Often used as a cheaper substitute for MSG as a food enhancer. Salt is often added, which creates a chemical process called autolysis, which then it is known as autolyzed yeast.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Baking Powder
Description: A common chemical leavening agent used to create a light, fluffy texture in many baked goods. A mixture of a carbonate or bicarbonate. Contains a few vitamins and minerals.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Barley Malt Extract
Description: A sweetener extracted from sprouted barley. A more natural sugar that is better absorbed by the body compared to more refined sugars.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Beer IPA
Description: India Pale Ale (IPA) is a hoppy and often bitter style of beer that originated in England and gained popularity worldwide. Known for its bold flavors and aromatic hop profiles, IPAs typically feature citrus, pine, floral, or tropical fruit notes. They have a higher alcohol content compared to many other beer styles, usually ranging from 5% to 7.5% ABV, though some variations can be stronger. Offers very little health benefits.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Beer Odell’s Brombeere
Description: Odell Brombeere BlackBerry Gose beer is made by Odell Brewing Co, based out of Fort Collins, Colorado. By definition gose (GOES-uh) is a sour tasting beer. It does use real blackberries, and this is a German-style wheat beer. While not particularly healthy, it should be consumed in moderation.
Rating: 4/10
Name: BHT
Description: An abbreviation for butylated hydroxytoluene. An antioxidant whose main purpose is to keep food fresh, and prevent rancidity. There is much controversy if this is a dangerous product. As a general rule, try to minimize how much BHT you consume.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Blue Agave Nectar (Organic)
Description: Mainly made in Mexico, the nectar from an Agave Tequiliana plant. Considered one of the better sweetners out there. Has limited health benefits. The quality can vary.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Brown Sugar (Organic)
Description: White organic sugar mixed with molasses. One of the better types of sugar out there. Consumption of sugar is not considred healthy.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Cane Sugar
Description: Is sucrose extracted from sugar cane. While too much of any sugar is not good, cane sugar is one of the healthier choices.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Caramel Coloring (Organic)
Description: Primarily used for food colorings, generally for a brown hue, and in this case organic. Derived from cooking carbohydrates. A controversial substance depending on how it is created. Also acts as an emulsifier and enhances flavor.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Carolina Reaper Pepper
Description: A sweet crystalline or powdered substance, white when pure, consisting of sucrose, obtained mainly from sugar cane and sugar beets. Somewhat less refined to regular white sugar, but known to be unhealthy.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Carrageenan
Description: The highly controversial thickener and gelling agent carrageenan is used. Carrageenan is an extract from a red seaweed commonly known as Irish Moss, where carrageenan has been used in traditional cooking for hundreds of years. Many studies have linked carrageenan to various cancers, where it comes down to the quality of the carrageenan.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Cheese Pasteurized Processed
Description: Could be any variation of various sweeteners. Sugar in general is not all that healthy.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Coconut Sugar (Organic)
Description: A natural sugar extracted from the sap of a coconut palm, and certified organic. 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: 4/10
Name: Corn Oil
Description: An oil obtained by expressing the germs of corn kernels. Is resistant to smoke and discoloration when cooking. A source of Vitamin E, and essential fatty acids. High in omega-6 fatty acids, but low in omega-3s, which is lacking in many diets today.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Cultured Dextrose
Description: A type of natural preservative to prevent bacteria and mold from growing. Dextrose is a type of sugar.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Cured
Description: Refers to bacon preserved with nitrites. Bacon jerky only uses the term ‘Cured with’, and nitrites give a pinkish, reddish color to the bacon.. Nitrites cooked with meat at high temperatures can form nitrosamines, which is a known carcinogen.
Rating: 4/10
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: 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: 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 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: 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: Glucose
Description: A simple type of sugar that is found in both plant and animal tissue. 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: 4/10
Name: Gluten
Description: A type of protein found in certain grains, including wheat, barley, and rye. It helps give dough its elasticity and chewines. For most people, gluten is harmless, but individuals with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or wheat allergies must avoid it. Offers some health benefits.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Hickory Smoke Concentrate
Description: Hickory smoke concentrate is a liquid seasoning made by capturing the essence of hickory wood smoke. It is commonly used to enhance the flavor of meats, sauces, marinades, and snacks without the need for actual smoking. This concentrate provides a rich, smoky, and slightly sweet taste, mimicking traditional hickory-smoked foods. Next to no health benefits are offered.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Lactic Acid Encapsulated
Description: In natural fermentation, lactic cultures transform sugar into lactic acid. Encapsulated lactic acid artificially ferments the meat. Produces a natural fermentation taste. Little information available about the health aspects.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Lactic Acid Starter Culture
Description: Can be used as a natural preservative. Not really supposed to be from wheat or dairy products. Can be derived from beets or dextrose.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Light Vanilla Karo Syrup
Description: A mixture of the cheap sweetener corn syrup, salt, and vanilla. There are many healthy qualities with vanilla
Rating: 4/10
Name: Liquid Hickory Smoke
Description: A concentrated food seasoning made from compressed natural hickory 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. A step in preparing liquid smoke is the carcinogens should be removed.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Liquid Mesquite Smoke
Description: A concentrated food seasoning made from compressed natural mesquite 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. A step in preparing liquid smoke is the carcinogens should be removed.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Maltodextrin (Organic)
Description: Carbohydrates derived from the partial hydrolysis of starch (e.g. rice, corn, potato). A white powder used as a thickener, filler and normally heavily processed, although that is unclear with this maltodextrin being organic. It’s slightly sweet and generally used as a sugar substitute in the food industry being relatively inexpensive, and improves the food texture.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Maltodextrin (Potato)
Description: Carbohydrates derived from the partial hydrolysis of potato starch. 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: 4/10
Name: Maltodextrin (Tapioca)
Description: Carbohydrates derived from the partial hydrolysis of tap starch. A white powder used as a thickener, filler and 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: 4/10
Name: Maple Sugar
Description: A sugar made from the sap of certain maple trees, especially sugar maples. One of the better sugars out there. Generally pure and unrefined.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Natrual Apple Wood Smoke
Description: A concentrated food seasoning made from compressed natural applewood smoke and water. Used for both food preservation and flavoring.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Natural Flavors (Organic)
Description: A flavor that is derived from something natural, or at least supposed to be, but certified organic. There is 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: 4/10
Name: Natural Hickory Liquid Smoke
Description: A concentrated food seasoning made from compressed natural hickory 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.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Natural Hickory Smoke Concentrate
Description: A concentrated food seasoning made from compressed natural hickory 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.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Natural Hickory Smoke Powder
Description: Liquid hickory smoke in a powdered form. A concentrated food seasoning made from compressed natural smoke and water, then dried. Often seen as something of a shortcut for jerky makers who don’t have the equipment to smoke their jerky. Hickory is one of the better, higher quality woods out there.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Natural Mesquite Smoke
Description: Natural smoke from the wood mesquite. Used in the food industry to add flavor in foods. No health benefits are offered.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Natural Mesquite Smoke Concentrate
Description: The ingredients used can vary widely. Smoked mesquite wood would be presumed. Probably not healthy.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Pomegranate Molasses
Description: Pomegranate juice in concentrated form. Pomegranates offer many health benefits.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Potassium Lactate
Description: A potassium salt derived from lactic acid, commonly used as a food additive and preservative. It is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a mild, salty taste. In the food industry, potassium lactate helps retain moisture, enhance flavor, and extend shelf life by inhibiting bacterial growth, particularly in processed meats and poultry.
Rating: 4/10
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: 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: Rice Starch
Description: A carbohydrate derived from rice. Typically converted to a sugar. Has some minor health benefits.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Salmon
Description: A mixture of the cheap sweetener corn syrup, salt, and vanilla. There are many healthy qualities with vanilla
Rating: 4/10
Name: Salt
Description: A mineral substance composed primarily of sodium chloride, and mostly used as a preservative in jerky.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Seasoned Salt
Description: Salt combined with a mixture of other ingredients, normally including spices and vegetable extracts. Can vary widely, often contains MSG.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Sodium Ascorbate
Description: Sodium ascorbate is a form of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). A mixture of 131 mg of sodium salt per 1,000 mg of ascorbic acid. An expensive salt.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Sodium Citrate
Description: Is the sodium salt of citric acid. Like citric acid, it has a sour taste, but still tastes salty. Used as a food additive, usually for flavor, or as a preservative.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Sodium Diacetate
Description: A salt of acetic with a slight flavor of acetic acid. Uses are as a sour agent, preservative, antimicrobial, and pH regulator. Known to have some minor health effects, the FDA lists it as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).
Rating: 4/10
Name: Sodium Erythorbate
Description: The salt of erythorbic acid, which helps keep colors remain the same, and helps improve flavor stability. Is a type of antioxidant, which acts as a preservative by inhibiting the effects of oxygen on food. Mixed reviews if healthy or not.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Sodium Ferrocyanide
Description: Also known as Yellow Prussiate of Soda, an anti-caking agent. A yellowish type of salt. While cyanide is known to be poisonous, this yellow salt does not contain dangerous levels.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Sodium Metabisulifate
Description: Used as a preservative, antioxidant, and disinfectant. Has many uses such as pharmaceutical, wine, and as a bleaching agent.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Sorbic Acid
Description: A white crystalline solid that can come naturally from berries, or synthetically. In the food industry, it used as a preservative and fungicide. Depending on the quality, can be unhealthy.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Soybeans (Defatted)
Description: A cut of pork. Normally uses nitrites as a preservative that give a pinkish, reddish color to the bacon. Nitrites cooked with meat at high temperatures can form nitrosamines, which is a known carcinogen.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Starter Culture
Description: Starter cultures ferment things such as sausages and meat sticks develop color and flavor and provide safety. In use since the 1950’s, does not offer any tangile health benefits.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Sugar (Organic)
Description: A sweet crystalline or powdered substance, white when pure, consisting of sucrose, obtained mainly from organic sugar cane or organic sugar beets. Known to be unhealthy when eating too much.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Sweet Mesquite Seasoning
Description: A mixture of ingredients to mimic a mesquite smoke flavor. Good or bad ingredients could be used.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Thornbury Honey
Description: Honey local to Ontario, Canada. Local honey is normally minimally processed. Honey is known to have many healthy qualities, but should be eaten in moderation.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Tricalcium Phosphate
Description: The calcium salt of phosphoric acid. Uses are for dietary supplements, electrolyte replacement agent and an anticaking agent. Also acts as a preservative and a flavor enhancer. Both calcium and phosphates are needed by the human body, mixed opinions on this ingredient.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Turbinado Sugar
Description: Based out of the sugar cane family. Known to be minimally refined. Considered to be a better alternative to white or brown sugar.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Unrefined Sugar
Description: A sweet crystalline or powdered substance, white when pure, consisting of sucrose, obtained mainly from sugar cane and sugar beets. Somewhat less refined to regular white sugar, but known to be unhealthy.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Vegetable Juice Color
Description: Could be a wide variety of things to achieve color, using healthy or unhealthy ingredients.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Wheat
Description: The grain of any cereal grass. Ground to produce flour used in breadstuffs, pasta and in relation to jerky, usually used in soy sauce.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Wheat Flour
Description: Wheat that is milled into flour. Normally found as an ingredient in soy sauce.
Rating: 4/10
Name: Yellow Prussiate of Soda
Description: Also known as sodium ferrocyanide, an anti-caking agent. A yellowish type of salt. While cyanide is known to be poisonous, this yellow salt does not contain dangerous levels.
Rating: 4/10