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 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.

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.

Super disappointed. I was SO excited to get this sampler pack because it looks so good. So far every package I've opened has been like shoe leather and, save one small piece in one package, all the pieces were completely inedible. I couldn't even bite into them. I do plan on writing the company to let them know. I don't know how they could package something like this and call it food. :(

If you want the true chew of dry beef jerky without the death, this is the one. I'm a general fan of Louisville vegan jerky for every day snacks, but sometimes it just doesn't have enough of that strong chew factor. Primal will build your jaw muscles! Your jaw gets a work out and I'm glad I got the sampler pack to see which flavors I like. Teriyaki flavor needs more oomph, it's a bit one sided and bland, but so far the rest of the flavors are really great. I highly recommend chopping them into smaller bite size pieces if you plan on taking these on a trip like I plan to do. I'll reiterate. They're VERY chewy.