In the US, snack producer New Zealand Jerky has launched a range of premium beef jerky products – the first of its kind to be verified GMO-free in the country.
Available in original, peppered and teriyaki flavours, the jerky is made from free-range, pasture-raised New Zealand beef that “produces some of the most flavourful, lean and tender meat in the world”.
The range of jerky is rich in protein and free from gluten, additives, preservatives and monosodium glutamate (MSG). By using high-quality ingredients, it achieves “an unrivaled snacking experience”, the company said.
“New Zealand Jerky features a lineup of all natural ingredients, beginning with grass-fed whole muscle, top round beef, sliced not too thinly to create a moist, supple texture, to boldly deliver a taste of New Zealand in every bite. The free-range farming practices in the nutrient-rich environment of New Zealand produce an incomparable, high-quality meat that is less fatty, and higher in omega-3 fatty acids than conventional beef.”
New Zealand Jerky CEO and cofounder Steve McKee said: “Growing up in New Zealand, where the use of GMOs is banned, we took for granted that our meats were free of GMOs. We know consumers in the US are becoming increasingly concerned about what goes into their food, and wanted to offer a clean option for one of America’s favourite snacks. By sourcing premium, grass-fed cattle roaming the lush, green fields of New Zealand, we’ve gone back to the old ways and created a jerky as clean and nutritious as can be.”
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