EPIC Snack Strips, Wagyu Beef Steak, Grass-Fed and Paleo Friendly, 0.8 oz, 10 ct

First of all, this isn't really beef jerky and nowhere do they state that it is. Simply put, it is not your typical beef jerky. I don't know how these are processed because there are not nitrates, nitrites, or even celery powder - which are the ingredients used for curing meat. Yes, these are ground and formed meat strips, just as it says on the box and on each individual strip wrapper. These lack all the extra preservatives and additives that other strips and jerkys have. And although some of the other meats that they have are flavored with cranberry, apple, or bacon, these don't have much flavoring at all. Just added honey, which keeps it from being totally vile. When I first opened the package, the scent was that of old time (not ancient) jerky. The way jerky looked and tasted in the 70s. But the flavor is really meaty/bloody tasting, with little hint of honey that makes it palatable. I'm not hating on this, it's rather not really too bad... just gotta get used to that bloody raw meaty taste. I've had their beef/bacon/cranberry bars and those were not edible. They were totally disgusting. Maybe it's because these are thinner and more like jerky (you get less of a mouthful) that I find them easier to swallow. I'v had quite a bit of their "bacon" bars (note, they are bars, not strips), and really wish they'd make the bacon bars thin like these strips as well. Although I like the bacon best, sometimes it's just too much... it's like spam but not as tasty. The texture of these is much better. Bottom line, if you expect these to taste like O'berto stips, then don't get them. If you expect something that tastes like a caveman's dinner, then this is it.

The taste was strange and just not good to me AT ALL!!! It was packaged well, fresh and very tender, though. This is also the first time I’ve eaten Waygu—-was told it was an extremely great and expensive meat....but I didn’t care for it one bit. However, my dogs are extremely happy with it and love the taste. Definitely the most expensive dog treats I’ve ever purchased!!

Flavorful, spices are spot-on. Moist and soft! No struggling to rip off a piece, no stress on your teeth! Already on my Buy Again list from Amazon, as the price is the lowest I've seen!

Excellent meat stick.

Personally I didn't care for the taste. My husband said it was satisfactory to him. Price was a value.