The Vegan America Marketplace Daily Update🌱

Let’s talk jerky. While traditional beef jerky is marketed as a “protein-packed” snack, it often comes with a heavy dose of sodium, saturated fat, preservatives like nitrates, and sometimes even added sugar. A single serving can contain up to 700mg of sodium—that’s nearly a third of your recommended daily intake. Studies have also found links between frequent consumption of processed red meat and increased risks of heart disease, colon cancer, and type 2 diabetes. So... not exactly a heart-healthy snack.

But good news—there’s a better way to snack. At Vegan America, we’ve built one of the widest collections of vegan jerky in the U.S.—from smoky mushroom strips to soy- and seitan-based bites and even jackfruit . These plant-based jerkies don’t just skip the cruelty—they’re also lower in saturated fat, cholesterol-free, and often come with added fiber and antioxidants.

A few favorites worth trying:
🌱 Louisville Vegan Jerky – bold flavors like smoked black pepper and maple bacon made from non-GMO soy.
🍄 Moku Foods – jerky made from king oyster mushrooms with a meaty texture and umami-rich taste.
🌾 Pan’s Mushroom Jerky – inspired by a family recipe from Malaysia and packed with chewy, savory flavor.

Beyond the taste, making the switch helps tackle deforestation, methane emissions, and water waste—beef production is one of the most resource-intensive industries on the planet. A pound of beef jerky requires nearly 2,500 gallons of water to produce, compared to just a fraction for plant-based options.

So on this National Beef Jerky Day, consider choosing a snack that’s better for you, better for the planet, and doesn’t involve taking a life.

Explore our full vegan jerky collection now at vegan-america.com

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