What’s Really Inside a Slim Jim [Watch]

Slim Jim

No matter where you live, chances are you’ll spot some Slim Jims in your local checkout line. They’re the classic American meat stick snack, but have you ever wondered — what’s inside one of those things?

It’s time to face reality, folks. The “meat” part of Slim Jims is ground up, very low grade meat. It’s also filled out by “mechanically separated chicken,” aka the pink slime McDonald’s supposedly doesn’t use in their nuggets. And that’s not all — Slim Jims are full of corn, wheat and soy proteins as well as lots and lots of salt. Sodium nitrate can also be found in there, preventing botulism and keeping the meat stick an appealing reddish color.

Check out all the, er, appetizing details in the video below:

Still not grossed out? Then whip up some Slim Jim meatballs ya fool.

H/T Wired + Picthx Facebook

More content

CultureInnovation
A Big Breakthrough Just Brought Us Closer To Real Lab-Grown Bacon
Market-ready lab-cultivated pork is one step closer to becoming a reality thanks to researchers at the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute. They’ve developed stable pig…
,
Culture
Grillo’s Invests $54M In Giant New Pickle Factory To Meet Soaring Demand
Exciting news for pickle lovers: Grillo’s Pickles, the beloved pickle brand with a cult following, has announced a major expansion. The company is investing in…
,
CultureEating Out
Fill‑Ups Are Back at KFC—Plus A New Mountain Dew Flavor
Kentucky Fried Chicken is also shifting into high gear this summer with the return of its fan-favorite $7 Fill Ups to bring a cinematic twist…
,
Burger
We Deliver!

Enter your email address below and we'll deliver our top stories straight to your inbox