• HOME
  • TAGS
  • COUNTERS
  • INGREDIENTS
  • HOMEMADE ↓
    • Jerky Making
    • Pet Jerky
    • Starting a Jerky Business
  • SUBMIT
  • ABOUT ↓
    • Jerky →
      • Jerky Criteria
      • Jerky Glossary
      • Jerky Prices
      • Jerky Videos
    • Jerky Shrine Home →
      • Jerky Shrine Brands
      • Jerky Shrine Displays
      • Jerky Shrine Items
      • Jerky Shrine Binders
    • Jerky Price Updates →
      • 2022
      • 2022 Beef
      • 2022 Biltong
      • 2022 Turkey
      • 2022 One Pound
      • 2021
      • 2020
      • 2020 One Pound
      • 2019
      • 2018
      • 2017
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Donate
  • Instagram
  • FB
  • Twitter Page

Jerky Ingredients

Jerky Reviews

  • HOME
  • BRANDS
  • TYPES
  • FLAVORS ↓
    • FLAVOR TAGS
    • FLAVOR NAMES
  • RATINGS ↓
    • Ingredient Reviews →
      • 10/10 (Excellent)
      • 9/10 (Very Good)
      • 8/10 (Good)
      • 7/10 (Decent)
      • 6/10 (Alright)
      • 5/10 (Average)
      • 4/10 (Fair)
      • 3/10 (Bad)
      • 2/10 (Very Bad)
      • 1/10 (Terrible)
    • Taste Reviews →
      • 10/10 (Excellent)
      • 9/10 (Very Good)
      • 8/10 (Good Taste)
      • 7/10 (Decent)
      • 6/10 (Alright)
      • 5/10 (Average)
      • 4/10 (Fair)
      • 3/10 (Bad)
      • 2/10 (Very Bad)
      • 1/10 (Terrible)
    • Bag Reviews →
      • 10/10 (Excellent)
      • 9/10 (Very Good)
      • 8/10 (Good)
      • 7/10 (Decent)
      • 6/10 (Alright)
      • 5/10 (Average)
      • 4/10 (Fair)
      • 3/10 (Bad)
      • 2/10 (Very Bad)
      • 1/10 (Terrible)
  • NEWS

Topanga’s Finest – Spicy Sriracha Style Bacon Jerky

Saturday, November 26, 2016 Leave a Comment

Topanga's Finest - Spicy Sriracha Style Bacon JerkyThe next review for Topanga’s Finest will be on a 2 ounce/56 gram bag of their spicy sriracha style flavored bacon jerky. The bag was graciously submitted for review by the owner, Naomi Benghiat.

This Topanga’s Finest brand name is distributed by Topanga’s Finest. They are located in Woodland Hills, California, and this jerky brand was launched in May 2013. The brand is named after the nearby Topanga’s State Park, which includes Topanga’s Canyon. It all started with Naomi buying a certain brand of jerky from a local liquor store, but one day the store disappeared. She then bought a dehydrator, and her jerky eventually became a hit with family and friends as she tweaked her recipes. Their jerky is advertised to be all natural, and gluten-free for people afflicted with Celiac Disease.

Ingredient Review

Ingredients: Bacon (Water, Salt, Sugar, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Flavoring, Sodium Nitrate), White Sugar, Sriracha Chili Sauce (Chili, Sugar, Salt, Garlic, Distilled Vinegar, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Bisulfite, and Xanthan Gum), Gluten Free Tamari Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt), Black Pepper, Red Wine Vinegar, Garlic, Cayenne Chili, Ground Ginger.    Allergen Warnings: Soy

Topanga's Finest - Spicy Sriracha Style Bacon JerkyThe pigs used are not guaranteed to have free range access to roam about as nature intended. Contrary to popular belief, fat from bacon is healthy for humans. As a result, the highest ingredient rating that can be awarded is a Good (8/10) rating.

Topanga's Finest - Spicy Sriracha Style Bacon JerkyThe liquid marinade is comprised of a good gluten free tamari soy sauce, a decent sriracha sauce, and very healthy red wine vinegar. In the past 10 years or so, the popularity of sriracha sauce has soared. The red chili peppers in the sriracha sauce are healthy if eaten in moderation.

Some healthy ingredients used are cayenne pepper, garlic, and black pepper. Garlic is part of the allium family, and interestingly, aids people differently depending on their individual needs.

The sugar level is high at 6 grams of sugar per 28 grams of jerky. Our preference is 3 grams or less per 28 grams of jerky. The salt level is quite high also at 640mg of salt per 28 grams of jerky. Our preference is 350mg of salt or less, although in fairness, bacon is known to be salty.

Apart from the preservatives used in the bacon, this jerky does qualify to have no sodium nitrite. Instead, the main preservative used is salt. Admirably, there is no MSG added.

Average (5/10) – Ingredient Rating

Taste Review

These for the most part are regular sized strips of bacon, just a bit smaller. There is a great slightly crispy texture, where this jerky is simple to chew. A fair amount of visible fat adds to the overall flavor, and handling this jerky leaves an oily residue on your fingers.

You are greeted with the unmistakable taste of bacon. There is a persistent moderate level of sweetness, where you would not want it to be any sweeter tasting. At mild levels are the garlic, salt, and soy flavors, where garlic is a wonderful addition to bacon. A light level of black pepper fits in well.

As for the spiciness, it absolutely delivers. On a heat scale, it would rate a solid 3 out of 5 on the heat scale. The spiciness does an excellent job of enhancing the flavor. Overall, there is an exceptional amount of flavor here, where this is a treat to eat.

A 2 ounce/56 gram bag sell online for $8.00. That works out to $4.00 an ounce, which rates as an expensive price. As bacon jerky goes, this spicy sriracha flavor is on the must try list, it is that good.

Excellent (10/10) – Taste Rating

Bag Review

This plastic bag has a label on the front, and nothing on the back. The label features a photograph of bacon strips in the background.

Their slogan is “Try the original flavor of California!” Some facts printed on this bag are “Real Strips of Premium Bacon”, “Gourmet Bacon Jerky”, “Free Flosser Inside”, “Gluten Free”, “Made in the USA”, and “Natural Smoke Flavor Added”. Yes, it’s true, each bag of jerky comes with its own dental flosser.

The only bag categories missing are the jerky weight not stated in grams, and there is no blurb printed about this jerky or flavor.

Decent (7/10) – Bag Rating

Order their jerky online: www.topangasfinest.com

Topanga’s Finest – Spicy Sriracha Style Bacon Jerky was last modified: August 31/2019 by Jerky Ingredients

Topanga's FinestTopanga's Finest Twitter PageOutlawed Jerky Instagram PageTopanga's Finest Facebook PageTopanga's Finest Pinterest Page

Filed Under:  Bacon, Mammal
Ingredient Rating:  Average (5/10)
Bag Design Rating:  Decent (7/10)
Allergen Alerts:  Soy
Health:  No MSG, No Sodium Nitrite
Sugar & Salt:  Salt > 450mg
Meat:  Crispy, Smoked
Other:  2 oz/29-56 grams
Flavor:  Spicy, Sriracha, Hot
Brand:  Topanga's Finest, California, USA  A jerky brand from USA
Distributor:  Topanga's Finest, California, USA  A jerky distributor from the USA
Private Labeler:  None
Purchase:  2016, Expensive Price, Submitted

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Jerky Brands
Jerky Tags / Categories
Jerky Counters
Jerky Types
Jerky Flavors
Jerky Flavor Names
Jerky Ingredients
Jerky Shrine Brands
Jerky Shrine Displays
Jerky News
Jerky Prices
Jerky Price Updates
Jerky Criteria
Jerky Glossary
Making Jerky
Starting a Jerky Business
Submit Jerky
Contact Us
About Us

Comments

  • Josh on Bridgford – Sweet Baby Ray’s Peppered Beef Jerky: “I’m not sure if we just got a bad bag, but we had to double check to make sure it…” Jun 7, 13:09
  • MICHAEL H GARRETT on Lowrey’s – Original Beef Jerky: “no and believe me I’ve looked” Jun 6, 08:03
  • Brandon on Bronco Billy’s Beef Jerky – Peppered Beef Jerky: “I grew up in South Jersey and would always get a bag of Wild Bill’s when I went to Wawa.…” May 20, 13:15
  • Steve Mumford on Adirondack Backwoods – Original Beef Jerky: “Oh my, yes. I used to get these back when they were called Vermont Backwoods Jerky, which apparently changed their…” May 15, 21:19
  • Don on Wild Bill’s – Hickory Smoked Beef Jerky From The Jar (Review #2): “Here in 2023 I think it’s been improved. I really like it. I make jerky myself, and yes I’m a…” May 6, 13:01

Archives

  • 2023: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2022: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2021: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2020: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2019: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2018: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2017: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2016: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2015: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2014: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • 2013: J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • Jerky Sites

    Best Beef Jerky
    Jerky UP!

    Return to Top · Site Map · Powered by Jerky Ingredients  Jerky Ingredients Instagram FeedJerky Ingredients Twitter Feed Jerky Ingredients Facebook Feed