Since 2005, O Organics has been a private-label brand known for offering organic food products. Available at various grocery stores, it focuses on providing a wide range of USDA-certified organic items, including fresh produce, dairy, pantry staples, snacks, beverages, and jerky. The brand emphasizes sustainable farming practices and health-conscious ingredients, catering to consumers who prioritize organic and non-GMO foods.
O Organics aims to make organic products more accessible and affordable for everyday consumers, aligning with the increasing demand for healthier and environmentally friendly food options. This O Organics jerky brand is distributed under Better Living Brands LLC, in Pleasanton, California.
The first review on O Organics will focus on a 3 ounce/85 gram bag of Teriyaki flavored organic beef jerky. This bag was purchased at a Vons store in Los Angeles, California.
Ingredient Review
Ingredients: Organic Beef, Organic Sugar, Water, Organic Soy Sauce (Water, Organic Soybeans, Organic Wheat, Salt), Contains 2% or less of Sea Salt, Organic Natural Flavors, Natural Flavors, Yeast Extract, Citric Acid. Allergen Warnings: Soy, Wheat
The highest standard of beef would be organic beef. That implies that the cattle are ethically raised, meaning no growth hormones or additional antibiotics are administered. There would also be at least some partial free range access to graze on grass. This organic beef is imported from Uruagay. As a result, the highest ingredient rating that can be awarded is an Excellent (10/10) rating.
The liquid marinade is comprised of water and organic soy sauce.
Some healthy ingredients added are the vague terms organic natural flavors and natural flavors, which can contain both healthy and unhealthy ingredients.
The sugar level is high at 6 grams of sugar per 28 grams of jerky to lose a rating. Our preference is 5 grams of sugar or less per 28 grams of jerky for a sweet based flavor, as we have here. The salt level is high at 560mg of salt per 28 grams. However, the salt level is ignored because healthy, minimally processed sea salt is added.
This jerky qualifies to have no sodium nitrite or other similar unhealthy preservatives. Instead, the main preservative used is salt. Admirably, there is no MSG added.
Very Good (9/10) – Ingredient Rating
Taste Review
O ORGANICS – TERIYAKI ORGANIC BEEF JERKY
Written by guest jerky reviewer Paul Rekker
When I open the bag I smell that buttery smell, not sure why. The pieces are medium in size and thickness. The jerky is dry and chewy, just as our forefathers intended.
When I bite into the jerky I immediately taste salt, at a decent to high level, not much sweet, pepper, mild garlic, and maybe some faint onion. This flavor, while not mind bending, is still quite tasty, not WOW!! tasty, but still tasty.
Curiously enough though, this is NOT tasting like a teriyaki flavor, and for that reason alone, I must award this flavor a 9/10.
Here is what Mark had to say about this Teriyaki organic beef jerky flavor from O Organics: “Thanks Paul for the candid taste review. I agree with everything stated. The sweetness is at a mild level, which is appreciated. True in that this flavor does not come across as a teriyaki flavor and is more reminiscent of an original flavor, even with the soy flavor. There is next to no Asian flair present, such as pineapple, sesame, ginger, or mirin.”
“As for the natural flavor of organic beef, it’s at a decent level. We tend to reserve the term ‘buttery’ for high quality tasting beef, but I cannot say that I experienced the same with the taste or smell. I also enjoyed this flavor and had my portion devoured in no time. A unanimous Very Good (9/10) taste rating will be awarded.”
This 3 ounce/85 gram bag of jerky sells for $7.49, which equates to $2.50 an ounce. That rates as a cheap price.
Very Good (9/10) – Taste Rating
Bag Review
This purple, resealable bag has everything imprinted on the front and back.
A slogan printed on this bag could be “Organic for All!” Some facts printed are “Grassfed”, “Always Non-GMO”, “No Added Antibiotics or Hormones”, “10g Protein”, “USDA Organic”, “Certified Organic”, and “If it’s Organic it’s non-GMO”.
All bag categories are covered. There is a stamp stating “Love it or it’s on us”. A QR code is printed. To the credit of O Organics, a toll free phone is printed for customer inquiries. A good blurb about O Organics is printed on the back.
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