World Kitchens claims right on the packaging that they are committed to bringing “the highest quality, finest tasting Beef Jerky for the best value”.  How does it stack up to their claims?

I have heard several customers compare products to World Kitchens beef jerky in other product reviews or general jerky talk (yes…I know talking about jerky in casual conversation is, at best, disturbing).  Usually what we hear is how good it is “for the money”.  I thought it was time to find out for myself.

This jerky can be had off of their website for $17.68 including shipping.  This is one of the lowest prices I have ever found one pound of beef jerky delivered to your door. A better price per ounce can be achieved by buying multiple bags to reach a free shipping minimum.  It can even be found at some national chain grocery stores like Walmart which saves you on shipping charges.  Either way, its one of the lowest priced jerky products I have found.  This jerky is made from solid strips of beef and comes in a resealable bag.  Resealable bags are important on bags over a few ounces…so it gets a thumbs up for that.

There are two things that stick out to me on this product:

1. The packaging boldly states that the jerky is “Packaged in the USA”.  This generally means the product is made outside of the U.S. from non-U.S. raised beef…but to clarify, I called their Consumer Relations department.  A quick chat with them confirms the product is raised and processed in Brazil, shipped to the U.S. and packaged in the U.S.  There is an important point to be made here…there is a HUGE difference between being “Made in the USA” and being “Packaged in the USA”.  You can read more about this on our What makes good Jerky? page.
2. The packaging claims “Natural Style”…I’m not so sure what that means.  Usually Natural refers to either its flavor (Natural can be synonymous with “Original” flavor) or the quality of the beef – meaning the cow was grass fed, raised in natural environments, and without growth stimulants of any kind.  I do not know of any naturally raised beef jerky products coming from Brazil…so instead of assuming…I called Cathy back in Consumer Relations.  She couldn’t give me an answer to either if the beef was raised naturally or to what the phrase “Natural Style” means…but she is going to check into it and get back to me.  ***update*** Cathy called back and said it referred to the fact that it is made from whole muscle…as opposed to being chopped and formed.  Thanks for the update, Cathy!

Well???  What do you think of World Kitchens Teriyaki Beef Jerky?