Higher-scoring pick on this shelf: True Story Foods Deli Style Organic Oven Roasted Turkey (85/100)
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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Up to 15 points come from a confirmed grass-fed or pasture-raised claim. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.
This product: 9 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim. No confirmed grass-fed or pasture-raised claim.
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Applegate Organics Roast Beef
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True Story FoodsDeli Style Organic Oven Roasted TurkeyOur research notes
What to know before you choose this deli meat
The recorded ingredient label lists 4 ingredients, led by organic grass-fed beef, water and salt. None of the additive groups we check appear on the recorded label, and no added sugars or flavors stand out. For this deli meat, the comparison that matters most is full curing statement: read added nitrite and celery-derived ingredients together with any qualifiers.
- Good signNone of the nine additive groups we check (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) appear on the recorded label.
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- You want a short, simple label (4 ingredients).
- You avoid all nine groups we check, from seed oils to banned-abroad additives: none appear on the recorded label.
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- Full curing statement. Read added nitrite and celery-derived ingredients together with any qualifiers.
- Sodium and portion. Compare the same weight of slices.
- Recipe additions. Check sweeteners, starches, binders and any allergens.
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References
- Applegate product page Applegate
- Cancer: carcinogenicity of red meat and processed meat consumption World Health Organization
- 9 CFR 317.17: Labeling of cured products, nitrate and nitrite Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
- Meat and poultry labeling terms USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Applegate Organics Roast Beef contain seed oils?
No listed matches for seed oils were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
Does Applegate Organics Roast Beef contain artificial dyes or MSG?
No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-17. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Applegate Organics Roast Beef?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: Organic Grass-Fed Beef, Water, Salt, Organic Black Pepper.
Is Applegate Organics Roast Beef healthy?
Its recorded label lists none of the 9 additive groups we track, including seed oils, artificial dyes and MSG. Its clean score is 60 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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