# Sugar-Free Beef Jerky Jack Link's New Zero-Sugar Beef Jerky Takes Just Like the Original By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-05-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerosugar-beef-jerky References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2019/05/jack-links-reveals-new-zero-sugar-beef-jerky.html) & [jacklinks](https://www.jacklinks.com/catalog/product/view/id/1206/s/zero-sugar-original-beef-jerky/) With consumers becoming increasingly conscious about their sugar intake, Jack Link's has launched a new [Zero-Sugar Beef Jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jones-zero-cola) that is meant to taste just like their original beef jerky, minus the sugar. Jack Link's new Zero-Sugar Beef Jerkey starts with lean cuts of beef that are marinated in a signature blend of herbs and spices. The meat is then slow-roasted over hardwood smoke to achieve a distinctively [smokey taste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokey-bbq-beef-flavor). While the original version of the brand's beef jerky is made with six grams of sugar per one ounce serving, the new version features none. However, Jack Link's Zero-Sugar Beef Jerkey is still gluten-free, free of added MSG, and contains [15 grams of protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-jerky-chips) per one ounce serving like the original. Not only is the sugar-free jerky great for diabetics and those cutting back on their sugar intake, but also for those following special diets such as paleo or keto. Image Credit: *Jack Link's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sugar-free Snacks:** As consumers become increasingly conscious about their sugar intake, food and beverage companies can tap into the demand to create more sugar-free snack options. - **Clean Label Products:** With the growing trend of clean eating, brands can cater to consumers with dietary restrictions by launching products that are free of added sugars and unwanted additives. - **Healthy Convenience Foods:** As consumers prioritize health and wellness, there will be more opportunities for innovative convenience foods that are healthy and free of artificial ingredients. ### Who This Affects Most - **Snack Foods:** Snack companies can use the development of sugar-free beef jerky as inspiration to launch new sugar-free snack products that cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Meat Products:** Other meat companies can tap into the demand for sugar-free meat products by launching their own lines of jerky or other meat snacks without added sugars. - **Health Foods:** As health foods continue to grow in popularity, brands can capitalize on the trend by creating convenient, on-the-go snacks that are both healthy and delicious, like sugar-free jerky. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Better-For-You Beef Jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krave.md) - [Naturally Flavored Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bavarian-meats.md) - [Value-Minded Beef Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-carnivore-bites.md) - [BBQ Chip Beef Jerkys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-x-doritos-sweet-tangy-bbq.md) - [Protein-Packed Beef Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnivore-bites.md) - [Low-Sugar Protein-Rich Meat Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-snack-stick.md) - [Soda-Flavored Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-links-and-dr-pepper.md) - [Free-From Venison Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grassfed-venison-snack-sticks.md) - [Naturally Smokey Meat Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokey-bbq-beef-flavor.md)