Launched in 2022, Five Star Jerky is a premium jerky brand that draws inspiration from the quality and superiority of luxury supercars. They offer a range of products, including their Signature Wagyu® Beef Jerky and Prime Halal Beef Jerky, which are made from the finest meats and ingredients to provide a high-protein snack suitable for dynamic lifestyles. Their jerky is tender, flavorful, and designed for on-the-go consumption.
All products are 100% made in the USA, and Halal certified except this Wagyu beef jerky, ensuring quality and adherence to dietary standards. Their flavor offerings include Grilled Mesquite, Roasted Garlic, and Teriyaki, each crafted to deliver a unique taste experience. This award-winning premium Wagyu beef jerky has no artificial ingredients, is nitrate/nitrite-free, and is gluten-free. This Five Star Jerky brand is distributed under the name Caribe Producers, LLC, located in Springdale, Arkansas. The jerky is manufactured by Jerky Junction, located in Moundhouse, Nevada.
The first review on Five Star Jerky will focus on a 2 ounce/57 gram bag of Teriyaki flavored Wagyu beef jerky. This flavor is described as having a subtle teriyaki flavor marinated in the beef for 24 hours before being slow-cooked and having a soft and tender texture. The bag was purchased online from Amazon.
Ingredient Review
Ingredients: Wagyu Beef, Brown Sugar, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Alcohol), Pineapple Juice (Pineapple Juice, Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C], Vitamin E, Vitamin A), Water, Granulated Garlic, Lemon Juice, Spices, Vinegar Powder, Celery Powder (Celery Juice Solids, Sea Salt). Allergen Warnings: Soy
The beef used raised on local farms is certified Wagyu, which implies that the beef is guaranteed to use 100% grass-fed beef. Wagyu beef is a highly prized, premium beef known for its exceptional marbling, tenderness, and rich flavor. As a result, the cattle are guaranteed to have free range access and be ethically raised. Therefore, the ingredient rating starts at an Excellent (10/10) rating.
The liquid marinade is comprised of a respected brand of soy sauce, healthy pineapple juice, water, and healthy lemon juice. Vinegar is added in powdered form.
Some healthy ingredients added are spices.
The sugar level is a little 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 sugar for a sweet based flavor, as we have here. The salt level is acceptable at 270mg of salt per 28 grams of jerky.
This jerky does qualify to have no sodium nitrite added. Instead, salt and to a lesser extent celery powder act as preservatives. Admirably, there is no MSG added.
Very Good (9/10) – Ingredient Rating
Taste Review
FIVE STAR JERKY – TERIYAKI WAGYU BEEF JERKY
Written by guest jerky reviewer Paul Rekker
When I open the bag I smell sweet and juice, possibly vinegar. The pieces are sliced thin, cut to medium size, slightly oily, and leave a bit of an oily residue on your fingers.
When I bite into the jerky I taste mild salt, medium to intense sweet, mild pepper, and garlic, which is pretty much consistent with a classic teriyaki flavor. I can’t say I am tasting “wagyu” quality beef, it is possible that the marinade is somewhat drowning out the premium flavor of the wagyu beef. This is better than your typical flavor of teriyaki jerky, and therefore, I am awarding an 8/10.
Here is what Mark had to say about this Teriyaki Wagyu beef jerky flavor from Five Star Jerky: “Thanks Paul for the straightforward taste review. I generally agree with Paul here. The teriyaki aspect comes across fairly well, where there is somewhat of an Asian flair with the pineapple juice, soy, garlic/onion, and sweetness. While sweet tasting, the level of sweetness is acceptable for a teriyaki flavor.”
“As advertised, this jerky does qualify to have a soft and tender texture, being very easy to chew. Regarding the Wagyu beef aspect, I could not detect anything special. The natural beef flavor was at a normal level, and no fat was present, whereas Wagyu beef is known for its exceptional marbling. Overall, this is an enjoyable snack that should satisfy any fan of teriyaki. With Paul at an 8 and myself at a 9, a Very Good (9/10) taste rating will be awarded.”
Two 2 ounce/57 gram bags of jerky sold online for $19.99, which equates to $5.00 an ounce. That rates as an expensive price.
Very Good (9/10) – Taste Rating
Bag Review
This black plastic resealable bag has everything imprinted on the bag front and back.
A slogan printed on this bag is “Signature Wagyu”. Some facts printed are “Gluten Free”, “All Natural”, 11 Grams of Protein per Serving”, No Artificial Ingredients”, “Minimally Processed”, “No Nitrates or Nitrites Added**”, and “**No Nitrates or Nitrites except those naturally occurring in sea salt and celery juice solids.”
Some bag categories missing are a transparent window to view the jerky and a blurb about this jerky or flavor.
Five Star Jerky Do you produce air dried Angus beef? Please confirm whether OEM production is possible? Thank you!
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