I was really looking forward to trying Jack Link’s Beef Snacks from the world’s number one authentic American meat snack brand who are celebrating it’s launch into Tesco Express stores by offering shoppers an exclusive 50p off coupon via it’s Facebook page.
These Jack Link’s Beef Snacks are high in protein and low in fat, made using the best beef which is seasoned, then slowly cooked in a smoke oven using a treasured Link family recipe which has been passed down through generations.
The Jack Link’s Beef Snack is available at 1600 Tesco Express stores, they usually cost £1.30 but with the coupon available on Facebook can be bought for 80p.
The Jack Link’s Beef Snack contains a mix including beef, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, soy protein and each 100g of the beef snack is made from 142g of beef. Per 100g there is 312 kcal, 12.6 g fat, 21.5g of carbs or which 21g are sugar. 27.8g Protein and 5.6g salt.
I have to admit I was expecting to try a beef jerky which is renowned for being a high protein healthy snack. However whilst this is a high protein snack it also has quite a high sugar content (see Jack Link’s response to this further down). The snack has a smoky taste and has a texture similar to a well known meaty snack that comes in a thin long sausage shape.
Jack Link’s Beef Snack is soft to bite, it tastes very meaty (would be a little odd if it didn’t) and has a slightly greasy exterior. It isn’t unpleasant but I have to admit I am not a huge fan and would probably not buy this myself. I am quite disappointed at the sugar content, and as someone who tries to keep sugar consumption under check I can think of other high protein snacks that are lower in sugar that I would prefer to snack on.
However, if you would like to try Jack Link’s Beef Snacks with 50p off don’t forget to head over to their Facebook page to grab your money off coupon.
In response to my concern over the sugar content in Jack Link’s Meat Snacks they have kindly offered the following information:
A spokesperson for JACK LINK’S Europe, explains:
“Sugar is part of the carbohydrate group of nutrients. Along with fats and proteins, carbohydrates make up the largest digestible part of our daily diet.
“It’s important to replenish these nutrient reserves, particularly following any physical exertion such as taking part in sporting activities.
“Proteins play the most important role in regenerating muscles and other cells in the body. Beef is one of the most valuable sources of protein, and can be converted into protein within the body more quickly than other proteins, meaning that it can work to regenerate cells in a shorter period of time.
“Combining this intake of proteins with sugar (carbohydrates) speeds up digestion, making this protein available to the body more quickly for regeneration.
“Carbohydrates can be converted easily by the body, and serve as a ‘transmitter’ of sorts to speed up the ingestion of proteins.
“Even so, the sugar content of our meat snacks is so low that, in comparison with other snacks rich in carbohydrates, insulin is not released into the body in excess meaning that ‘cravings’ for sugary foods are kept at bay.”
For more information head to: Jack Link’s
Twitter : @JackLinksEurope
Facebook: Jack Link’s
Disclosure: I have been sent Jack Link’s Beef Snacks to review, all opinions are my own.
To be honest I’m not a big meat fan and have never tried anything like beef jerky or even pork scratching! Although everyone else in this household likes those things so I would definitely buy them for the others to try. And great for the company to take the time to write their comment
We all totally love Jack Links.
I’ve won a hamper of their goodies just before Christmas and we really got hooked.
Oooo, that’s great to hear.
wow what a lot of comments saying they wouldnt like them – I wonder how many have tried them! I’m not sure about it I would need to taste test!
I find that, always open minded until I try things 🙂
Sadly I am not a fan of beef jerky type snacks
Ha ha I do love that ‘well known sausage snack’, so I’ll have to give this one a try too!
Oh that is strange. I could never eat something like that but my husband will totally go for one!
I’m not a fan of this kind of snack but love biltong and jerky 😀 If this taste similar than I would probably like it too 😀
I would be unlikely to try this but I think my son would enjoy them.
Hmm well I love beef but, not sure this is for me sorry.
My brother loves beef jerky, but I dont this this is for me. I would be disappointed with all the added sugar too
hmm.. def not something I’d try to be honest!
I think my other half would love these 🙂
Awww so sorry not my kind of snack as a veggie just freaks me out.
Ha, I was reviewing them, and as a veggie I can imagine they would freak you out. Sorry 😉
Oh my these make me want to chunder, i am not good with this kind of stuff, I am so sad! ha hope they were good though 🙂
Ha, everyone has their likes and dislikes. 😀
I really don’t like the look of these and I’m not quite sure I’d actually try one either
Thanks for the comment
My husband would probably love these and seeing as he doesn’t have to worry about his sugar consumption as much as I do, he’d be happy to have them!
Yay! 😀
I have tried these before and to be honest found them quite hard to chew but the taste was nice. xx
Ooo I didn’t find these ones hard to chew strangely.
Although i always love a good healthy alternative snack I am not sure I would eat them, i love meat but meat snacks in the past have put me off a little bit. My teen would like them i think 🙂
I love meat too but wouldn’t snack on these either normally 😀
My OH (the biggest carnivore I know) might like to try these.
I love my meat too, can’t believe I was a vegetarian once! 😉
Hmmm I’m not sure this snack is for me. The fact that it’s a little greasy and full of sugar puts me off.
Yes they are not to everyone’s taste 🙂
I grew up in Canada, so am very familiar with the Jack Links brand, as I used to eat it quite often. I really missed not being able to get good beef jerky here in the UK when I first moved here, although some stores do stock it now. I have had the Jack Links Beef Snacks before in North America and I really liked them, although I wasn’t aware they had such a high sugar content. Still, I’ll be looking forward to trying again here!
These aren’t my kind of snack but I know my OH would really enjoy them!