Beef jerkies
EPIC Venison bar
37 g
Score
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Contains nitrites or nitrates
Why it scores 74
EPIC Venison bar scores 74 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Salt 5.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 7.5 points Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source): Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. Regulatory
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
EPIC Venison bar
Ingredients
- Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source) minus 7.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 13.5 g / 100 g minus 4.5 points
- Salt 5.1 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 351 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 32.4 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 26 = 74
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 351 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 24.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 13.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Protein | 32.4 g |
| Salt | 5.1 g |
Serving: 37g
Ingredients
- Venison
- sea salt
- encapsulated lactic acid
- water
- black pepper
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- cultured celery powder (moderate concern)
Label text, as published
Venison, sea salt, encapsulated lactic acid, water, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cultured celery powder.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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“the presence of nitrites and nitrates in foods can give rise to the formation of nitrosamines some of which are carcinogenic.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk