Epic Bars Variety Pack - 9 Flavors, 9 Pack | High Protein Snack Bars for Hiking, Camping & On-the-Go Nutrition | Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly

great taste. Not chewy like other jerky sticksSee headline. Taste is ok though.On 3 separate purchases I bought a variety pack (9 and 12 packs) that lists chicken, beef, bison, turkey, Lamb and pork. Each delivery contained the same meats; chicken Sriracha, beef (jalapeño, sea salt, apple/bacon), bison, pork, and Venison. I've never received Lamb, turkey, or salmon.I bought them because I am trying a clean lo carb diet. These are just too salty.The texture is fine...bars are moist and easy to chew. What I'm not impressed with is how much seasoning is used in these bars. They are so salty, I was unable to eat them. Just AWFUL!! I've never had such salty jerky!!I guess I'll feed them to the dog...if she will even eat them. But I'll tell ya, they're pretty damn expensive for dog treats!!!!Several of the bars were already expired and I cannot return them, per Amazon policy. BUmmer! I love epic bars, too bad the seller "The Marketplace" couldn't send good ones. DO NOT buy from the "Marketplace".The bars are more-or-less what I expected: somewhat dense, somewhat salty, compacted meat. A bit like jerky, but less tough. They're a nice alternative to nearly every other "energy" bar out there that's chocolate, peanut butter, cookie dough, etc. and probably fit somewhere between fruit leather and actual dried meat.Most of the flavors do have some amount of (usually) fruit-based sweetness. This balances the flavors well, and none of the combinations are *totally* weird. But if you're a picky eater, maybe double-check the flavors.There are a couple of flavors without a sweet part (e.g., Chicken Sriracha). These are nice, but can be a little spicy - enough for my stomach that I would probably save them after-exercise.Most of these are very flavorful and I would highly recommend. Some were a bit unusual. I'm glad that I bought the variety pack so I could try multiple varieties. You might not like them if texture is important to you as they can be a bit "slimy" but the taste usually wins through. I consider myself a jerky snob so my standards are high. I really wouldn't put these in the same category though... they are more of a "meat snack" and a great item to pack on a hike for a protein boost.Unique bars. Tasty, more of like a pemmican. Good for outdoor adventures. A little pricey but worth the try.