Whats in

Your Beef
Iris Farley
Jack Links Beef Sticks; Feed Your Wild Side
http://www.jacklinks.com/pages/nutrition

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Jack Links Beef Sticks
Ingredients:

beef flavorings
salt sodium erythorbate
corn syrup lactic acid starter culture
spices
sodium nitrite
BHA
contains 2% or less of water
BHT
dextrose
citric acid
sugar
Treated with a solution of potassium sorbate

May contain: wheat and soy

Beef
Definition: the culinary name for meat from bovines, especially cattle.

good source of protein

contains zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and iron
heart disease, in high concentrations

Also found in Slim Jims

Salt
Also known as sodium chloride
an ionic compound
NaCl
rock type form
crystals

Also found in Slim Jims

Corn Syrup
Definition: a food syrup made from starch or maize

softens texture
enhance flavor
prevents crystallization of sugar

Side effects: higher risk of heart disease, weight gain, higher risk for diabetes

Also found in Slim Jims

Water
dihydrogen monoxide
no calories
helps the brain
makes up 60% of the human body

Also found in Slim Jims

Dextrose
Definition: the dextrorotatory form of glucose (and the predominant naturally occurring form).

Uses:

injection to give extra water and carbohydrates

IV's for dehydration patients
to elevate glucose levels can also be know as D-glucose

Also found in Slim Jims

Sugar
sweetener
soluble carbohydrates
grain like
simple, monosaccharides and glucose or dextrose

Side effects: liver damage, increase in uric acid, heart disease, higher risk of
diabetes, dental decay
Sodium erythorbate
Definition: a food additive of sodium salt and erythorbic acid used in meats to increase the rate
nitrite reduces to nitric oxide. keeps the pink color

C6H7NaO6
Antioxidant properties that are
more potent than ascorbic acid
(a form of vitamin C).

If sensitive, it may cause

dizziness, fatigue, lethargy,
headaches, and body flushing.
Consult your doctor.
Lactic Starter Culture
Starter culture: milk product that contains lactic acid bacteria

Lactic acid: clear soluble liquid

one form is called lactate (produced when glucose is broken down by

exercise)

Lactic acid bacteria: produced when lactate is fermented

commonly found in oral cavity, small intestines, and vaginal epithelium

also found in cheese and yogurt for digestion

Also found in Slim Jims

Sodium Nitrite
Definition: a salt and antioxidant used to cure meats

has been known to cause colorectal and pancreatic cancer

high amounts can be toxic to both animals and humans
injection treats cyanide poisoning

Side effects: Dizziness, restlessness, flushing, headaches, or nausea

Also in Slim Jims

BHA
Definition: an antioxidant that forms a waxy solid which is commonly used as
a food additive

Also known as Butylated hydroxyanisole

Reduces rate a substance undergoes oxidation
in large doses, can affect liver and kidney functions

Warning! May be at risk, but is not scientifically proven yet.

The FDA has limited the concentration of BHA to 0.02% in commercial food
products.
BHT
Definition: an antioxidant which, in small amount and according to U.S. and
European regulations, can be used as a food additive.

Also known as Butylated hydroxytoluene

widely used to prevent oxidation of fluids, such as oils or fuel
toxic to animals and humans in high doses
Unknown if BHT medicine is safe, controversy
Citric Acid
Definition: a natural, weak acid used to preserve and give a sour taste

found in citrus fruits

can be found as both a liquid and a powder, can be bought at stores
C 6H 8O 7

Side effects: Diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea,

tooth decay, and infections.
Potassium Sorbate
Definition: potassium salt and sorbic acid

white
soluble in water
used to inhibit molds and yeast
chemical formula CH3CH=CH-CH=CH-CO2K
Dangerous with allergy to potassium
Slim Jims; Snap In
http://www.slimjim.com/ website
Slim Jims
Ingredients:
flavoring
beef spice
mechanically separated chicken paprika
water hydrolyzed corn gluten
salt soy
corn syrup wheat gluten proteins
dextrose sodium nitride
lactic acid starter culture
Mechanically Separated Chicken

Definition: a paste like meat that is produced when meat is put under high
pressure to separate the meat from the bone.

can fail to separate the meat from the bone

The Process
Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten
water soluble

similar to corn meal

does not actually contain gluten, safe for those with celiacs
Soy
Definition: a protein derived from soybean plants

substitution for animal protein

dangerous to those with a soy allergy

Side effects: asthma, skin irritation, diarrhea, bloating, bleed, pancreas

damage, goiters, menstrual changes, stomach pain, migraines, intestinal
inflammation, ect,..
Wheat Gluten Proteins
Definition: a protein composite found in wheat and related grains, such as
barley and rye.

found in animal food

starch

Can be toxic to those with celiacs (a disease where one can not properly
process gluten)!
Ingredients in both
beef
water
salt
flavorings
corn syrup
sodium nitrite
dextrose
soy
lactic starter culture
The Decision

Which do you think is better for you?

What have you learned?

Any question?
Sites used
http://www.jacklinks.com/pages/nutrition
http://www.slimjim.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkDaajzamfA
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http://www.healthline.com/health/dextrose
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--bha-and-bhti/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanically_separated_meat

http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/dextrose-intravenous-route/description/drg-20073387

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_erythorbate

http://www.livestrong.com/article/340989-sodium-erythorbate-side-effects/
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http://www.meatsafety.org/ht/d/sp/i/63266/pid/63266
http://www.truthorfiction.com/msm/
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beef
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_chloride
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_syrup
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/high-fructose-corn-syrup/faq-20058201
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_sorbate
http://www.md-health.com/Potassium-Sorbate.html
http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/soy/safety/hrb-20060012