Astro Fresh Jerky's Sweet & Spicy Beef Jerky is the flavor that converts non-jerky-eaters. Starting with 100% USDA Grade A Top Round Beef marinated overnight in a brown sugar and teriyaki glaze, a paprika and spice blend delivers a medium heat (2 out of 3) that punches through the sweetness rather than being buried by it. The tension between the caramelized brown sugar exterior and the building spice note is what makes this the most-reached-for flavor by first-time customers. With 13 grams of protein per serving, a sweetness rating of 3 out of 3, and a heat rating of 2 out of 3, Sweet & Spicy occupies the crossroads of the Astro Fresh flavor spectrum — bold enough for heat lovers, sweet enough for those who usually skip spicy options. Handcrafted in small batches, USDA-inspected, made without added MSG. If Supernova Hot is for the crew that eats heat, Sweet & Spicy is for the crew that wants both at once — and cannot put it down.