Primal Spirit Vegan Jerky - Sampler Pack, 10g. Plant Based Protein, Certified Non-GMO ("Classics" Thai Peanut, Mesquite Lime, Teriyaki, Hot & Spicy, Hickory Smoked, & Texas BBQ, 24-Pack, 1 oz.)

I really am happy I tried this, the price is very reasonable compared to anything local (if you can even find it) or compared to buying smaller packs and some of the other brands. I haven't been able to find any vegan jerky locally at the coop anymore so I'll admit that it's been a while since I tried any other brand for direct comparison. This is better than I remembered the others being though. I'd recommend this for a first purchase to try the brand even if you think one of them sounds better than the others. You actually get a split of 6 flavors. Hickory Smoked must be new or something because at the time of this review, it's not shown in the product picture. Some flavors are probably going to appeal to you more than others and it's nice to give them a go before committing. In my case I like all of them though so I'll probably just keep getting the sampler pack to mix it up. Hot and Spicy is a little bit drier and more solid. The other five have more similar textures, they are a bit softer and stringier. The texture is good. You won't fool anyone who eats meat jerky but in my case I've been vegetarian for too long to really compare. This is a little oily on the outside, keep in mind that compared to regular jerky, it's slightly messier and you will need to rinse your hands afterward if you hold the thing directly without eating it out of the package. Not a complaint but just pointing this out if you're going to munch on these while sitting in your cubicle or something. I would put Mesquite Lime and Thai Peanut as my favorites but your mileage will vary. In my case, I like those ones since they seemed to have the "strongest" flavor and I'm not trying to critique whether it tastes like meat or not, just enjoying it for what it is.

I've wanted to try vegan jerky for a while but was scared away by the price. I'm glad I gave this pack a try and wish it was included in the monthly subscription service. My favorite is the Teriyaki. For flavor and texure, teriyaki hit all points. The mesquite lime is also good but it could be more 'limey' but still a really good flavor. Thai peanut tasted too sweet and needed more savory. Hot and spicy wasn't hot or spicy although it had a subtle tingle that lasted a while (I tried this flavor then gave it to my boss to sample). Hickory and Texas BBQ were both good with nice spice. Texture wise seitan is better than the soy, and soy is better than the mushroom. Flavor wise, soy is better than seitan, and seitan is better than mushroom. Seitan is extremely meat like. I let my coworkers sample it and even after telling them it was wheat they still thought it was meat. Soy texture is like pulled meat that's been pressed and congealed into shape and is harder to chew. Soy has a really good flavor, but doesn't match with the 'jerky' experience the way the seitan did. I felt the mushroom was over processed, and instead of having chewable chunks it was more like a paste that was pressed into a bar for eating. That one was a miss and I'll probably give the other mushroom bar away instead of trying it again. Best - Teriyaki (Seitan) 2nd - Hickory (Soy) 3rd - Texas BBQ (Soy) 4th - Mesquite Lime (Seitan) 5th - Thai peanut (Seitan) 6th - Hot and Spicy (Mushroom)

I’ve tried three of the six flavors from the sampler pack so far. They’re okay, but most of them taste pretty similar—even though the protein sources vary (mushroom, soy, and wheat gluten). For me, they’re too sweet. I’d prefer less sugar and more bold, savory flavor or spice. If you’re expecting a dry, traditional-style jerky, this isn’t it. These are moist, sticky, and sweet—but definitely chewy. They’ll work fine as a quick snack on the go, but since I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, I’ll probably reach for something more savory most of the time. Not these candy bars.

I really enjoyed 4 of the 6 flavors. I was pleasantly surprised by the Lime flavored option. The Thai peanut was okay, but I’m sure it’s a flavor I can get use to. It’s the one flavor I wouldn’t reach for right away, but if it were the only option left, it would still make a good snack. The hot and spicy option, however, was rather dry and the texture was unpleasant. All the other flavors had the same meaty texture. The hickory smoke, Texas BBQ and Teriyaki flavors are amazing. They do not taste that much different than each other but still good.

I really try to support vegan food items, but this jerky tastes like plastic. I could not eat it and threw it away. There is some really good vegan jerky out there, but this is not it. I'm so sorry but yuck.

I have tried 4 types of vegan jerky. Here are my opinions: Louisville Vegan Jerky - 7/10 - Interesting flavors, some better, some worse, none bad. Softer than actual jerky. Overall pretty good. Soy based. Might buy these again. Primal Spirit Vegan Jerky - 4/10 - Bizarre flavors, some decent, some odd, some absolutely awful, and many do not taste like what they're labeled as. Very odd consistency, stringy yet also very tough, not at all like actual jerky. Wet / "basted" in the packet, soaked in liquid flavoring, sometimes drips out when opened. Hard to compare to actual jerky, more like it's own food type. Overall ... strange. Soy, gluten, mushroom based. Would never buy again. Noble Jerky - 8/10 - Good flavors, actually tasty. Decent consistency, sort of like very soft jerky. Similar to Louisville brand overall. Soy based. Have bought again. Best of the bunch. Beyond Meat - 6/10 - Closest consistency to actual jerky, chewy compared to the others. Flavors are charitably - bland, and uncharitably - not great. While the Primal Spirit brand has the *consistency* of shoe leather and flavors of nothing I've ever tasted before, the Beyond Meat brand has the consistency of actual jerky but at times the *flavor* of shoe leather. I'm betting the pea protein used in these does not help here. NOT soy based. Mung bean and pea protein based. Would not buy again.

These ones are each made with differing ingredients. Make sure to keep your eye on whether it's wheat gluten, soy, or shiitake when you're deciding which ones you like best, because each has a different texture. The shiitake is softer, with less of a grain to it, but had a very nice flavour. There's not that much difference between the wheat and soy ones, though the soy was a little harder/chewier. Both the wheat and the soy split off into thin chewy ropes like one expects from jerky, and the flavours aren't too overpowering. They were all very good. I'm glad this came in a variety pack!

I purchased these the first time last summer for a snack food to keep on hand in my lunch box for those days when I felt like having a special treat. I just recently made my second purchase of these. I enjoyed all the flavours except the mesquite lime. I couldn't even finish eating it (but we all have different tastes so someone else may like it). All the other flavours were great, even the BBQ one (which I'm not usually a fan of BBQ flavoured foods). I only wish they weren't so expensive since I'd buy them more frequently. At the current price I simply make these a special little treat to enjoy. They don't quite give off the same real jerky texture but they have their own unique texture and I find it satisfying which is great for non meat eating diets.

These make a nice meat-free substitute for jerky, the macronutrients are reasonable, but one or two of the flavours were a little funky. It does its job as a sampler pack though, you can figure out which ones you like.

This used to be a great product, but the latest batch I just bought is completely inedible. It's rock hard, like trying to eat tough leather. It's impossible to chew. This is in stark contrast to how it was a couple of years ago, when it was firm, but had enough moisture to be chewy and edible.

I have not been able to find these in a long while so I was excited to see them on Amazon. They’re definitely not cheap, never have been. But since I don’t eat meat, it’s a great addition to a packed lunch as a meat substitute. The texture and flavour are right on. The only complaint I have is that the packaging is very, very difficult to tear. I think I’ll have to bring a pair of scissors instead.