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So, ever since I've discovered Epic in Stores, I love their products. So, I thought why not order subscribe and save and have them all the time!
They arrived and have this white coating on them in random spots. It looks like mold, but could be anything. I have no idea and am scared to eat them until I hear back from Epic.
I currently have a call and email into the company and hope to hear back. Once I do, I will update my review.
UPDATED!!
The white residue is NORMAL! I repeat normal. AS LONG AS the vacuum seal HAS NOT been compromised and it's within the expiration date.
It's called fat migration, where the fat in the bar migrates to the outside of the bar. Epic responded awesomely and sent me a new box. They reassured me it's not a food safety issue and it's more of a cosmetic problem that they are currently working on. So, there ya go!
These are yummy my wife and I enjoyed these thoroughly. They are gone now but not forgotten. The cranberry added something special to these and the acidity seemed to break up the richness of the buffalo and bacon. These were quite yummy but had a shorter shelf life of a year or so. So if you were wanting them for long term storage just be aware of that. You would Probably need to replace after a couple of years but that would be not minded by me as they are really very tasty.
Update: got a fresh package of bars on 10/17 and good till 7/18
A great protein bar that actually tastes really good.
I was hesitant to purchase this particular bar because I was afraid it would taste like Ham/Spam. I was wrong for the most part. I love Bacon but hate Ham and this is NOT a bacony taste but it is good. I wanted to purchase this for a quick breakfast on the go so, If you're thinking of purchasing this, I would say try it. The taste is similar to a light teriyaki taste with a bit of pepper but easier to eat than jerky. The texture was ok, a little like diced ham cubes pressed together, but don't let that put you off. These are tasty, easy to transport and a good alternative to jerky, or drive through. There is no weird smell, or aftertaste.
I am excited to try the this winter during hunting season to see how they hold up to the cold and I will purchase these again.
I'm so happy I found these bars! They're perfect for the paleo lifestyle on the go. I really enjoy the turkey almond cranberry and chicken sriracha varieties.
I do want to point out that one of the bars in a box we ordered was bad. The bar packaging is bloated and looks like it's about to burst. Not sure what causes this, but it can't be good.
The quality of this bars is very good. Granted they are a little bit on the sweet side (10gr of sugar puts them in the candy realm in my book), but at 130Cal / 8gr protein, they make one of the most decent ready-to-eat snacks around. The lamb taste is very natural and is well-balanced with the curant and the mint. It's a good recipe, so much that we sometimes pair with a good glass of red wine and enjoy as a good TV snack. For work and on-the-go, it certainly beats the junky flavor of most beef jerky brands and the high sugar amount of them or the other healthy nut bars. Doesn't taste like a chocolate-flavored chemistry lab cleaning rag, like the protein bars do. Cons: grass-fed is good, but organic range-free would be best, 10gr sugar per serving (ouch).
Feature Product
- MEAT BAR: Chicken Sriracha Meat Bar lends itself to the inspired foodie that passionately creates master-crafted spice blends and paints masterpieces on consumers' palates.
- DELICIOUS SNACK: The Chicken Sriracha Bar starts with whole muscle meat protein and then add a custom sriracha spice blend to harmonize notes of mild tartness and warm heat
- MADE WITH GOODNESS: A great source of protein, made from 100% natural chicken
- CONVENIENT SIZE: The Meat Bars are the perfect conveniently packaged animal protein for when you're on the go and for filling a life with epic adventure and epic health without compromising on amazing taste
- CONTAINS: Twelve 1.5 oz. Meat Bars
- 13 gram of savory whole muscle meat protein
- We combine chicken and a custom sriracha spice blend to harmonize notes of mild tartness and warm heat
- The dominant sriracha flavor is complimented with the nutty taste of organic chia seeds
- An epic source of protein, tryptophan, phosphorus, selenium, niacin, folic acid and vitamin b6 to satiate the paleo appetite
- Each case contains 12, 1.5 ounce chicken bars
Description
In response to the success of EPIC’s first chicken based protein bar, we quickly responded with our brand new spicy sriracha chicken bar! The Chicken Sriracha Bar starts with a stunning 13g of savory whole muscle meat protein. We then add a custom sriracha spice blend to harmonize notes of mild tartness and warm heat. The dominant sriracha flavor is complimented with the nutty taste of organic chia seeds and guaranteed to inspire your next EPIC adventure.
I am a cyclist and eat a good amount of protein bars. I have eaten so many protein bars over the years that I'm not a fan of the normal ones any more.
Edit: Flavor reviews
1. Chicken sriracha-nice and spicy. Good protein content.
2. Wild boar-tastes gamey. Greasy and not the best protein content
3. Salmon-maybe a little too much pepper. If you don't like it spicy, avoid. I like pepper but this was a bit too much for me. I'd eat this with a beer, which defeats the purpose of a low carb protein bar.
4. Bacon-tastes amazing. Probably not very healthy in the long run.
5. Bison-the cranberry and work well together.
The venison bars are amazing. You can't get more protein per calorie than this. The venison flavor, in particular, is a little dry, but I kind of like that. It's soft, so you won't break your teeth on it like with jerky. Red on the inside. Savory. A little too much salt for my taste but actually lower salt content than most other products out there.
For still keeping the protein high and calories Iow, the chicken Sriracha ones are also good. Be mindful; the nutrition info is very different from one flavor to the next from Epic.
I love these bad boys! They are the best tasting meat based protein bars...bar none! (pardon the pun) They taste phenomenal, I've tried all other flavours they carry, and the Bison variant is my favourite. It's just the right amount of umami and sweetness from the cranberries, given Bison has a richer flavour profile and is "gamey" to some, the people of Epic managed to make magic happen by perfectly balancing flavours in this bar. It has a hearty chew and wholesome.
I love the fact that their meats are harvested sustain-ably and are organic and grass fed. I'm an avid health and fitness fan and having some culinary background , they get ace marks across the board.
Their customer service is note-worthy as well. They were so kind enough to send a replacement order when my original order got lost in transit, and with it a hand-writ letter of apology and brand sticker/decal. That hand-writ letter alone, speaks volume to the tradition of top-notch customer service and dedication to their cause, a virtue oft forgotten by companies nowadays, only replaced by ubiquitous, cold and clinical emails.
So to the team at EPIC Bars, much thanks and keep on being epic!
I've ordered their products on my own and is not sponsored.
These have a decent balance of fat, carbs and protein, and make a great snack. Easy to transport, or last for a long while on a shelf. I always have a box and home and a box at work, and keep a couple in my bag and car. While not a total meal replacement, one of these will hold me for a couple of hours until I can get a full meal. These also make a great way to supplement some decent nutritional value when you go out to eat with friends someplace that serves crap (like most places in the U.S. do!). Have one of these on the sly, then order salads or sides in the restaurant to fill out some volume, but not go hungry or resort to eating junk.
Finally, these are by far the most moist of all the Epic bars. Nowhere near as dry as some of the others, so you can easily eat them without also needing a drink.
These are a staple snack bar for our family. We eat a mostly paleo/keto diet and these work nicely for us. My youngest son is gluten and dairy free and he frequently has to take his own food wherever he goes, plenty of protein is a must for him. These work well as part of a meal or a snack. We've toted these bars across the country as they make for easy travel food in the car or backpacking or biking. The quality is high, the ingredient list is impeccably pristine and there is a great variety of flavors to choose from. Beef and bison are our favorites.
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