Beef sticks for the bag you grab on the way out the door

Some days lunch happens late, and a small snack in the bottom of your bag does the waiting for you. This is a box of 24 mini beef sticks, each 0.5 oz, with 4 grams of protein, zero sugar and 45 calories per stick. The beef is listed as 100% grass fed and finished.

The numbers are small on purpose. Each stick weighs 0.5 oz, so one is a light bite, and the listing gives 45 calories and 4 grams of protein for that size. Sugar is listed at zero. Because every stick is wrapped on its own, you can leave the box at home and carry only a few, which suits a small tote, a desk drawer or a coat pocket.

The flavor is called Original, described as slightly smokey and slightly spicy. How that lands is a matter of taste, and the listing gives no heat rating, so read spicy as a gentle hint rather than a promise. The listing also does not state the full ingredient list or the sodium per stick, so check the package if either matters to you.

The label claims are worth reading closely. It is described as keto friendly, Whole30 approved, AIP compliant, paleo, certified gluten free, non GMO and free from the top 9 allergens. The brand describes itself as minority and family owned and operated, with a stated aim of real food and no hidden ingredients. The listing does not state a shelf life or storage instructions.