What Are the Ingredients in Lorissa’s Meat Sticks?

Have you ever actually tried to read the ingredient lists on some of America’s most popular snacks? It doesn’t take long to run into a bunch of words you can’t even pronounce. And unless you’re a scientist, you probably have no idea what they are or what effects they can have on a person’s body.

When you read the nutrition label on a Lorissa's Kitchen meat stick, you’ll actually recognize the ingredients! That’s because we believe simple ingredients make the best meat snacks. 

Our founder, Lorissa, has a son with a laundry list of allergies, and she wanted a snack that was wholesome, delicious, and safe for him to eat. We started Lorissa’s as a way to offer top 9 allergen-free food that still tasted amazing.

So, what are the ingredients in Lorissa’s beef sticks? Well, read on to find out! Of course, this article isn’t designed to give you a complete analysis of every ingredient. We’re offering it as an easy-to-read resource for people who want to know more about the ingredients listed on the product packaging. Let’s jump in. 

What Ingredients Do Lorissa’s Products Include?

Lorissa’s meat sticks are made with simple ingredients, including quality meat and real seasonings. But “simple” doesn’t mean “easy” — we work really hard to provide these simple components! 

Made With Grass-Fed and Finished Beef, Free-Range Chicken, or Free-Range Turkey

Our sticks start with our meat. And oh, what meat it is! 

When beef is grass-fed and finished, it means the cattle were raised on a natural grass diet for their entire lives.

Our beef is all grass-fed and finished. They weren’t started on grass and later switched to grain to get them to put on weight, like some other companies do. 

Our chicken sticks and turkey sticks are made with free-range poultry sourced exclusively from farms in the U.S. Free-range means the animals have access to the outdoors and can move around more freely and naturally than conventionally raised poultry.

Whether you’re choosing beef, chicken, or turkey, we can guarantee one thing: All our meat sticks are a good source of protein. These sticks can help fuel you or your family as you do whatever fun thing you have planned next (can we join?)!

Spices Create Our Crave-Crushing Flavors

Who says getting protein has to be a chore? Lorissa’s meat sticks are packed with unique blends of spices and seasonings loved by people of all ages. From mild and smoky to peppery spice, we’re sure you’ll find an Lorissa’s flavor that delights you:

• Smoke Show Beef Stick: Drive your taste buds wild with a perfect blend of onion, garlic, black pepper, and celery. This pit-smoky flavor is also available in mini sticks!

• Heat Seeker Jalapeño Beef Stick: Real jalapeños, black pepper, mustard, garlic, and onion deliver a spicy kick. You guessed it — they’re also available in mini sticks!

• Chicka Boom Chili Crisp Inspired Chicken Stick: Inspired by the spicy condiment, this tender chicken stick is seasoned with Sichuan peppercorn, shiitake mushroom, chili pepper, onion, and garlic — no mess or jar required.

• Herb-A-Licious Savory Herb Turkey Stick: A savory blend of marjoram, oregano, parsley, rosemary, thyme, onion, and garlic combines to make a snack that might outshine your Thanksgiving turkey.

What Ingredients Do Lorissa’s Products Not Include?

We like to say that what’s left out of a snack is every bit as important as what’s in it. Kinda like jazz, you know? 

Here’s news to bop to: Lorissa’s meat sticks leave out the additives and fillers that make their way into many packaged foods. 

Certified Top 9 Allergen-Free

For starters, Lorissa’s meat sticks don’t include any of the top 9 allergens. Our meat sticks are certified by MenuTrinfo, which verifies packaged food products are free from major allergens. Not to brag, but we were the first MenuTrinfo certified meat snack in the US! And it’s super important to us.

We own all of our manufacturing, so we can ensure that allergens aren’t added at any step. Plus, we have a strong testing program in place to make sure the top 9 allergens are not present in the final product. 

This means you won’t find any of these ingredients in our meat sticks:

• Peanuts

• Tree nuts

• Fish 

• Shellfish

• Wheat

• Milk

• Eggs

• Soy

• Sesame

Certified Gluten-Free

Meat by itself is naturally gluten-free, but it’s easy for gluten to be introduced in the food production process. Not at Lorissa’s, no way, no how. 

Our meat sticks are all certified gluten-free, meaning they’re verified to contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten, which is the FDA's standard for gluten-free labeling. This certification verifies that our ingredients and processes ensure that Lorissa’s meat sticks are safe for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. 

When you buy Lorissa’s meat sticks, do so with confidence and peace of mind, knowing the snack you love aligns with your dietary needs. 

Non-GMO Project Verified

The Non-GMO Project is a third-party organization known for its rigorous standards. When a food product is Non-GMO Project Verified, it means the product has passed strict standards ensuring it was made without genetically modified organisms (GMOs). 

This verification involves a comprehensive evaluation of ingredients, animal feed, and supply chain practices. Lorissa’s meat sticks earn the verification because our meat is sourced from animals raised on a non-GMO diet, and our entire production process is reviewed for compliance. 

If you and your family avoid GMOs for personal, environmental, or health reasons, you can confidently buy our flavorful Lorissa’s meat sticks.

Zero Sugar

We’re proud to produce meat sticks that have big, bold flavors with zero total sugars and zero added sugars (not a low-calorie food). You can reach for Lorissa’s meat sticks even if you’re managing blood sugar levels, following low-carb or ketogenic diets, or simply reducing sugar intake. 

And really, who needs sugar when our snacks are packed with savory spices and seasonings that bring incredible flavors to the party? 

No Added Nitrites or Nitrates*, MSG**, or Preservatives 

Packaged food products, including meat snacks, often have certain additives and preservatives to extend shelf life or enhance flavor. Not Lorissa’s products!

The only nitrates or nitrites found in our meat sticks are in the amounts that occur naturally in sea salt and celery extract. Same with monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is only in our products in the small amount that occurs naturally in yeast extract.

 *Except for those naturally occurring in sea salt & celery extract

**Except for that naturally occurring in yeast extract

Eat Freely With Lorissa’s

What are the ingredients in Lorissa’s meat sticks? Delicious, flavorful meat and seasonings that satisfy you and your family. Being certified top 9 allergen-free, gluten-free, and all the rest means that you can have confidence that our snacks follow your dietary needs.

Now that you know a lot more about what ingredients are in Lorissa’s meat sticks — and what’s not in them — it’s time to explore our full range of snacks and Snack Fearlessly!