Feature Blogs

Are Kids Getting Enough Protein? And Why It Might Explain the Crashes, Meltdowns, and Constant Snacking

Are Kids Getting Enough Protein? And Why It Mig...

Carmen Busse

Kids crashing at school? Toddler meltdowns after snack time? Many “healthy” lunch snacks are low in protein and high in sugar. A parent-to-parent look at why kids aren’t getting enough...

Are Kids Getting Enough Protein? And Why It Mig...

Carmen Busse

Kids crashing at school? Toddler meltdowns after snack time? Many “healthy” lunch snacks are low in protein and high in sugar. A parent-to-parent look at why kids aren’t getting enough...

Beef jerky donated to community food programs through Snack and Give Back

Why We Started Snack & Give Back — And Why It M...

Carmen Busse

Why we started Snack & Give Back, why protein access matters, and how every Carzan purchase helps support Canadian communities in need.

Why We Started Snack & Give Back — And Why It M...

Carmen Busse

Why we started Snack & Give Back, why protein access matters, and how every Carzan purchase helps support Canadian communities in need.

Protein-rich beef jerky as a convenient snack

Is Beef Jerky Actually Healthy? A Closer Look a...

Carmen Busse

Is beef jerky a healthy snack or just another processed food? Here’s a balanced look at ingredients, processing, sugar, and sodium.

Is Beef Jerky Actually Healthy? A Closer Look a...

Carmen Busse

Is beef jerky a healthy snack or just another processed food? Here’s a balanced look at ingredients, processing, sugar, and sodium.

Putting a Face to the Food: Why It Matters More Than Ever

Putting a Face to the Food: Why It Matters More...

Carter Bezan

When food loses its face, trust becomes optional. At Carzan, we believe you should know who feeds you and where your food comes from. This is why transparency, clean ingredients,...

Putting a Face to the Food: Why It Matters More...

Carter Bezan

When food loses its face, trust becomes optional. At Carzan, we believe you should know who feeds you and where your food comes from. This is why transparency, clean ingredients,...

Clean Ingredient Beef Jerky: What to Look For (and What to Avoid)

Clean Ingredient Beef Jerky: What to Look For (...

Carter Bezan

From nitrites and hidden sugars to misleading grass-fed claims, this guide breaks down what really matters when choosing clean ingredient beef jerky.

Clean Ingredient Beef Jerky: What to Look For (...

Carter Bezan

From nitrites and hidden sugars to misleading grass-fed claims, this guide breaks down what really matters when choosing clean ingredient beef jerky.

Beef jerky sweetened with honey instead of refined sugar

Honey vs Sugar in Beef Jerky: What’s the Differ...

Carter Bezan

Learn how honey and refined sugar differ in beef jerky, how they’re processed in the body, and why small amounts matter more than zero sugar.

Honey vs Sugar in Beef Jerky: What’s the Differ...

Carter Bezan

Learn how honey and refined sugar differ in beef jerky, how they’re processed in the body, and why small amounts matter more than zero sugar.

Beef Jerky FAQs: Ingredients, Health & How It’s Made

Beef Jerky FAQs: Ingredients, Health & How It’s...

Carter Bezan

Wondering what’s really in your beef jerky? This FAQ breaks down nitrite-free ingredients, grass-fed beef, sugar levels, keto-friendly options, and how Carzan jerky is made in Canada.

Beef Jerky FAQs: Ingredients, Health & How It’s...

Carter Bezan

Wondering what’s really in your beef jerky? This FAQ breaks down nitrite-free ingredients, grass-fed beef, sugar levels, keto-friendly options, and how Carzan jerky is made in Canada.

Why We Don’t Use Nitrites or Nitrates (or Celery Extract) in Our Beef Jerky

Why We Don’t Use Nitrites or Nitrates (or Celer...

Carter Bezan

Learn how nitrites work in processed meat, why celery extract still produces nitrites, and why we choose to avoid both in our beef jerky.

Why We Don’t Use Nitrites or Nitrates (or Celer...

Carter Bezan

Learn how nitrites work in processed meat, why celery extract still produces nitrites, and why we choose to avoid both in our beef jerky.

Cattle raised on pasture as part of grass-fed beef production in Canada

What Does Grass-Fed Beef Mean in Canada?

Carter Bezan

Grass-fed beef is one of the most misunderstood food labels in Canada. Here’s what grass-fed really means, how it differs from grass-finished, and why transparency matters.

What Does Grass-Fed Beef Mean in Canada?

Carter Bezan

Grass-fed beef is one of the most misunderstood food labels in Canada. Here’s what grass-fed really means, how it differs from grass-finished, and why transparency matters.