Hickory smoked, delicious snack stick. Low-fat, low carb, high-protein snack. These individually wrapped sticks are perfect to pack in a lunch box, purse, or backpack. All natural. MSG-free, gluten-free, soy free, and contains no added nitrites. All animals are free-range and grass-fed only, there are no steroids or growth hormones ever used. Very high in protein, and very lean. Low in fat, sodium, and cholesterol. Shelf stable for 9 to 12 months and come with a sell by date stamped on them. Inspected and meets the high standards of the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).