Ostrim (1.5oz) High Protein Snack Stick, (2 Packs of 10) (1.5, Pepper (Beef & Ostrich))

These have the same or fewer calories than a typical "slim jim" style snack, but they are lower in fat, are thicker, and meatier. They are satisfying and filling - and ideal snack if you're the sort of person who randomly craves meat or protein between meals. The black pepper hides any gamey flavor from the ostrich. The only negative is that the lower fat gives them a somewhat drier mouth feel than typical similar products though they are still moister than dry jerky.

Great product! Tastes like a slightly tangy regular jerky, but healthier, and PACKED with protein. For an exceedingly healthy meal I would warm up a package of Tasty Bite Madras Lentils Entree, Heat & Eat, 10-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6) and chop up one stick of beef jerky into it. You end up with a tasty 380 Calorie meal that is packed with 28 grams of protein!

I used to love this product! It was unavailable for many months. As soon as I saw it again for sale, I immediately bought 3 packs. I have no idea what the company did to the product, but the flavor changed drastically. It is much drier than before and is not tasty at all in my opinion. Please bring back the original Ostrim Pepper flavor!

I bought the Ostrim while looking for a lower fat alternative to a Slim Jim. This is one of the best beef sticks that I have tasted. It is not oily or greasy like a Slim Jim. It is low calorie (80 per stick), low fat (1.5g and only 15 fat calories) and high protein (14g). If you like beef sticks try this and you'll probably like it. I've tried the Pepper and the Natural flavors. Both were good, but I liked the pepper just a little better. The pepper flavor is not overwhelming, just a little spice to it.

I like the taste and the satiation factor of the product. The protein, calorie and fat ratios are near ideal. And, did I mention convenience; convenient? I've ordered these on the timely delivery program. Also, I like the lack of greasiness feel to them. I keep them stored in my freezer to ward off any mold problem that I've seen claimed (I do appreciate those comments for giving me a "heads up"). These are a great product that I recommend.

As I become more aware of the nutritional values in foods, I try to find a good balance between taste and nutrition. Ostrim has done it with this product. I love regular beef jerky, but wanted a lower fat/sodium snack. At 60 calories per pack with 1.5 grams of fat and only 290 grams of sodium, I found the nutrition I wanted in my jerky. The taste actually exceeded my expectations, yes it is lower in sugar and sodium, but it still has a good meaty flavor and is much like a lean cut of meat. The pepper flavor is light, but compliments the meat instead of overpowering it. I have now been eating this jerky for over a year and still think it is a good "healthy" snack for when I have to have some jerky.

Maybe I should have picked up on the name "Jerkee" but this is not even close to regular jerky. I don't actually mind the label on front that says "nonfat dry milk added, chunked and formed" but I'm weirded out by having sucralose added to my jerky. I can also say that although the flavor (pepper) is nice, I am definitely not a fan of pink soft flat moist "jerkee." Its texture is kinda like eating raw hamburger meat yet it's extruded appearance makes it even less appetizing. Some people may love it but just be aware that this is not jerky. I used to buy the Wild West brand of jerky here on amazon. It's flavorful and not very sinewey or tough, yet it's real jerky. I'll force myself to finish this stuff and then go back to that or try another brand.

I absolutely love this stuff! It has the lowest sodium of any jerkee I have ever found. A couple carbs, loads of protein, and 60 calories. I bought it a couple of times of Amazon, but when every website seem to be out of stock this spring, I contacted the company directly and bought a case. I will never buy it any other way. The company is super nice to work with and I pay less than $1.00 a piece and that includes shipping. I can mix and match flavors and types. I never had any mold, packaging issues or stale jerkee.This is a must have snack for low carb diets, or just people that need to add some protein on the go. And I've carted these sticks in my suitcase all over the world (literally....last place was in Thailand for three weeks) and never once did I have any issues with the packaging. Boy, did this stuff come in handy there. My husband even enjoys it.