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Old Trapper

Beef & Cheese Snack Stick – Original

40/ 100 clean scoreLists MSG, artificial preservatives and corn syrups3 of the 9 additive groups we check are on the label.

Higher-scoring pick on this shelf: Mission Meats Organic Beef Sticks (100/100)

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Old Trapper Beef & Cheese Snack Stick – Original
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The recorded US ingredient statement lists MSG, artificial preservatives and corn syrups (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.

Label checked 2026-10-17. Ingredient source · How we verify labels and scores

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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: 6 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim. No confirmed grass-fed or pasture-raised claim.

It is not a nutrition or safety rating.

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Contains Avoided Additives

1 of your 4 avoided groups is listed on this label. The clean score counts all 9 groups we check; this label lists 3.

Additive Check Details

Seed OilsNot Found
Artificial DyesNot Found
MSGContains
Found on label as:Monosodium Glutamate
Artificial SweetenersNot Found

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Ingredients

Old Trapper Beef & Cheese Snack Stick – Original

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Our research notes

What to know before you choose these jerky & meat sticks

The recorded ingredient label lists 17 ingredients, led by beef, beef hearts and water. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (corn syrup solids and dextrose), MSG, artificial preservatives and corn syrups. For these jerky & meat sticks, the comparison that matters most is sodium and portion: compare the same weight of jerky or sticks.

  • Worth checkingLong ingredient list: 17 ingredients, so read the full statement.
  • Worth checkingLists MSG (monosodium glutamate).
  • Worth checkingLists artificial preservatives (sodium nitrite, bha and bht. pasteurized process cheese food: natural american cheese).
  • Worth checkingLists corn syrups (corn syrup solids).
  • Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: corn syrup solids and dextrose (first appears at position 6 of 17).
  • Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention milk. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.
  • Good to knowCured with a nitrite source (celery or sodium nitrite); processed meat is classified as carcinogenic to humans by the WHO’s cancer agency.

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  • You avoid MSG: the recorded label lists monosodium glutamate.
  • You avoid artificial preservatives: the recorded label lists sodium nitrite and bha.
  • You avoid corn syrups: the recorded label lists corn syrup solids.
  • You are limiting added sugars: it lists corn syrup solids and dextrose.

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  • Sodium and portion. Compare the same weight of jerky or sticks.
  • Curing statement. Read sodium nitrite, celery-derived ingredients and any qualifying statement; uncured alone is not enough.
  • Flavor and casing. Check seasonings, added sugars and casing ingredients in the exact flavor.

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References

  1. Old Trapper product page Old Trapper
  2. Cancer: carcinogenicity of red meat and processed meat consumption World Health Organization
  3. Meat and poultry labeling terms USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
  4. Sodium in your diet U.S. Food and Drug Administration

These notes summarize the linked ingredient record and public references. Records may come from manufacturer pages or USDA FoodData Central brand-submitted labels. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Old Trapper Beef & Cheese Snack Stick – Original 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 Old Trapper Beef & Cheese Snack Stick – Original contain artificial dyes or MSG?

The recorded ingredient statement lists artificial dyes or MSG. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.

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 Old Trapper Beef & Cheese Snack Stick – Original?

The recorded ingredient statement reads: Beef, Beef Hearts, Water, Reduced Lactose Whey (Contains Milk), Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Corn Syrup Solids, Salt, Flavorings, Monosodium Glutamate, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Sodium Nitrite, BHA, BHT. Pasteurized Process Cheese Food: Natural American Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Cream

Is Old Trapper Beef & Cheese Snack Stick – Original healthy?

Its recorded label lists MSG, artificial preservatives and corn syrups (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 40 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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