OSTRIM High Protein Beef and Ostrich Jerky Meat Snack Pepper Jerkee - 20 (1.5oz Packs)

These have the same or fewer calories than a typical "slim jim" style snack, but they are lower in fat, are thicker, and meatier. They are satisfying and filling - and ideal snack if you're the sort of person who randomly craves meat or protein between meals. The black pepper hides any gamey flavor from the ostrich. The only negative is that the lower fat gives them a somewhat drier mouth feel than typical similar products though they are still moister than dry jerky.

As I become more aware of the nutritional values in foods, I try to find a good balance between taste and nutrition. Ostrim has done it with this product. I love regular beef jerky, but wanted a lower fat/sodium snack. At 60 calories per pack with 1.5 grams of fat and only 290 grams of sodium, I found the nutrition I wanted in my jerky. The taste actually exceeded my expectations, yes it is lower in sugar and sodium, but it still has a good meaty flavor and is much like a lean cut of meat. The pepper flavor is light, but compliments the meat instead of overpowering it. I have now been eating this jerky for over a year and still think it is a good "healthy" snack for when I have to have some jerky.

I used to love this product! It was unavailable for many months. As soon as I saw it again for sale, I immediately bought 3 packs. I have no idea what the company did to the product, but the flavor changed drastically. It is much drier than before and is not tasty at all in my opinion. Please bring back the original Ostrim Pepper flavor!

I like the taste and the satiation factor of the product. The protein, calorie and fat ratios are near ideal. And, did I mention convenience; convenient? I've ordered these on the timely delivery program. Also, I like the lack of greasiness feel to them. I keep them stored in my freezer to ward off any mold problem that I've seen claimed (I do appreciate those comments for giving me a "heads up"). These are a great product that I recommend.

I bought the Ostrim while looking for a lower fat alternative to a Slim Jim. This is one of the best beef sticks that I have tasted. It is not oily or greasy like a Slim Jim. It is low calorie (80 per stick), low fat (1.5g and only 15 fat calories) and high protein (14g). If you like beef sticks try this and you'll probably like it. I've tried the Pepper and the Natural flavors. Both were good, but I liked the pepper just a little better. The pepper flavor is not overwhelming, just a little spice to it.

I purposefully have a busy life, which I love but it also makes it a little difficult to take in the amount of protein I need a day (weightlifter). I found these at my local 24hr gym where I both workout and take a couple of shifts. The Ostrim jerkee is a great way for me to get protein quickly between working out and starting my shift. I also really like the flavor. Buying these in bulk makes it a lot cheaper (about 1/2 the amount) than I pay otherwise. I also checked the ingredients and these are about the cleanest I've found, as I'm really pedantic about how much in the way of chemicals I have in my diet.

Maybe I should have picked up on the name "Jerkee" but this is not even close to regular jerky. I don't actually mind the label on front that says "nonfat dry milk added, chunked and formed" but I'm weirded out by having sucralose added to my jerky. I can also say that although the flavor (pepper) is nice, I am definitely not a fan of pink soft flat moist "jerkee." Its texture is kinda like eating raw hamburger meat yet it's extruded appearance makes it even less appetizing. Some people may love it but just be aware that this is not jerky. I used to buy the Wild West brand of jerky here on amazon. It's flavorful and not very sinewey or tough, yet it's real jerky. I'll force myself to finish this stuff and then go back to that or try another brand.

These are delicious and the pepper ones may be just as spicy and hot as the habanero kind they make, these taste differently than the habanero. These fill you up and are relatively low in calories and high in protein. I have a diet where I eat 4O - 50 % of protein each and every day and this really helps. I have several different flavors of OSTRIM so l never get sick of them and l usually eat 1 - 2 each/every day. I wish these and the other flavors were cheaper in cost.