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Golden Valley Natural Organic Beef Jerky, Original, 3-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 8)

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Flavor Name: Original
Size: 24 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Diet type
Nutrition summary
1.0 servings per container | oz. (28g)
70270mg0g5g11g
CaloriesSodiumDietary FiberSugarsProtein
Brand Golden Valley Natural
Flavor Original
Item Form Stick
Number of Items 1
Special Feature Gluten Free

About this item

  • Case of eight 3-ounce pouches of certified-organic beef jerky (total of 24 ounces)
  • From cattle raised on organic feed and are never fed animal by-products; no artificial growth hormones or antibiotics
  • High in protein, low in fat
  • No artificial ingredients or preservatives; no added MSG; gluten-free
  • Product of Idaho Falls, Idaho
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Product Description

About the Brand

Idaho-based Golden Valley Natural specializes in all-natural meat products made from animals that have never received artificial growth hormones or antibiotics, have always been fed a 100% vegetarian diet, do not include artificial ingredients, and are minimally processed. Their ranches were the first in the U.S. to have a non-hormone certified beef herd. Golden Valley Natural owns and operates its own USDA-inspected, state-of-the-art processing plant in Idaho Falls, and has been in the meat-processing business for more than 35 years.

In the words of Roger H. Ball, owner and president of Golden Valley Natural: "Golden Valley Natural Beef comes from cattle that are raised in the lush green pastures and mountains of Idaho. These cattle are accustomed to crisp, clean air and wide-open spaces as nature intended. Golden Valley Natural Beef guarantees that all animals are treated humanely and have never received artificial hormones or antibiotics. I believe in giving cattle a healthy, comfortable environment from birth. I have never used artificial hormones in my cattle, and I never will!"

From the Manufacturer

Natural, certified-organic beef jerky; high in protein, low in fat. Comes from beef raised on a ranch without added hormones or antibiotics, and contains no preservatives, no added MSG, no nitrite, no erythorbate, and no artificial ingredients. Golden Valley Natural Beef Jerky is only minimally processed. US inspected by the Department of Agriculture.

Golden Valley Natural Meat snacks offer an alternative to the confection and pastry-based protein bars and drink powders. Protein eaten in a natural solid form is much more appealing and satisfies the appetite longer than liquid protein shakes and drink proteins. Our natural meat snacks are many times more convenient, less sticky, and easier to eat than traditional jerky products and meat sticks. In addition to being high in protein and low in fat, many Golden Valley Natural meat snacks contain less sugar and salt than traditional meat snacks off the shelf. Our meat snacks are also devoid of traditional cured meat preservatives, such as nitrite and erythorbate.

Product details

  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.8 x 7.8 x 4.4 inches; 3 ounces
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 817820006200
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Golden Valley Natural
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000E46LXM
  • Units ‏ : ‎ 24.0 Ounce
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 109 ratings

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Ingredients

Organic Beef, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Water, Organic Soy Sauce (Water, Organic Soybeans, Salt, Organic Alcohol), Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Sea Salt, Organic Flavorings, Organic Paprika, Smoke Flavoring.

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Customers enjoy the beef jerky's taste, particularly its sweeter flavor, and appreciate its high protein content without preservatives or nitrites. The product receives positive feedback for its quality and low fat content, though opinions about texture and chewability are mixed, with some finding it easy to chew while others say it's very hard to chew. The value for money receives mixed reviews, with some considering it a good price while others find it pricey.

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76 customers mention "Taste"65 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy this beef jerky, particularly noting its sweet flavor that kids and adults appreciate, while also finding it tender and not overwhelmingly spicy.

"...The meat was mostly very tender. There was one or two pieces with gristle in them, but this IS beef jerky, after all. I highly recommend it." Read more

"...My wife and I are striving to eat grass-fed, natural beef, and this is the best option we have found to have a handy snack nearby...." Read more

"...And it is low carb, 5g, which comes from sugar, but it does not taste sweet. It is a soft jerky compared to those brittle brands and chews nicely...." Read more

"...Although this is black pepper flavored, it's not overwhelmingly spicy. Just has a bit of a bite to it compared to non-spicy varieties...." Read more

24 customers mention "Quality"24 positive0 negative

Customers find this jerky to be of high quality, with one customer noting it's better than gas station jerky, while another describes it as very tender meat.

"...They all said that they were very jucey and flavorful.Loved them. However, when one of my daughters opened hers it was moldy...." Read more

"This jerky is really, really good, especially if,you favor the taste of grass fed beef...." Read more

"A little sweet for my tastes, nice spice, good texture. Good price for organic beef. Jerky is a good mid day snack that won't nake you sleepy." Read more

"The product is good but this is 3 oz package. which is much smaller than the package in grocery store...." Read more

23 customers mention "Jerky quality"23 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the quality of this beef jerky, which is high in protein and free from preservatives and nitrites, with one customer noting it's made with organic beef raised without added hormones.

"...Also worth mentioning: Gluten Free Organic beef raised without added hormones and without antibiotics Beef raised on organic feed..." Read more

"...So we splurged on this organic beef jerky. 100% natural, no preservatives, or artificial flavors, etc. and the meat is from grass fed cows...." Read more

"...I love that this is Organic and so much healthier for you! Be kind to your body, you're only given one so treat it right." Read more

"...this to anyone who likes beef jerky but wants organic with no unhealthy additives." Read more

6 customers mention "Fat content"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the jerky is low in fat and calories, with one customer noting it's suitable for low-carb diets.

"...No preservatives, No nitrite, No erythorbate High Protein/Low Fat - This is a snack I can enjoy, guilt free!..." Read more

"...And it is low carb, 5g, which comes from sugar, but it does not taste sweet. It is a soft jerky compared to those brittle brands and chews nicely...." Read more

"...Jerky is a fantastic, low fat, quick snack and works great in my kids lunch. I highly recommend this product. But please, leave some for me!..." Read more

"...snack after working out and it's very satisfying- high protein, low calories, and no preservatives or nitrites...." Read more

29 customers mention "Value for money"18 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the jerky's value for money, with some finding it reasonably priced while others consider it expensive.

"...to that of standard grocery store brands and does seem to be competitively priced with other natural products...." Read more

"First shipment was great. This product is priced really well and tastes great...." Read more

"Jerky is expensive, but it's a great snack...." Read more

"A little sweet for my tastes, nice spice, good texture. Good price for organic beef. Jerky is a good mid day snack that won't nake you sleepy." Read more

17 customers mention "Texture"9 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the jerky's texture, with some finding it incredible and soft, while others describe it as reconstituted and tough.

"...Comparable to Trader Joe's Organic Beef Jerkey. Good flavor, tender. I used to give it as a gift. It was that good...." Read more

"...problem is the overly sweet flavor, the second problem is the texture and meat quality. This is not a very good jerky...." Read more

"...It is a soft jerky compared to those brittle brands and chews nicely. Wow, I've got to put another piece in my mouth...." Read more

"...It is a bit more tender than I am used to, but it really is good (and I have been buying the convenience store jerky my whole life)...." Read more

13 customers mention "Chewability"7 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the jerky's chewability, with some finding it easy to chew while others report it being very hard to chew.

"...has been eating this stuff all along because it was so soft and easy for him to chew...." Read more

"...I ordered it in an effort to eat more healthy snacks but I am unable to eat this product due to its slimy moist texture and a sweet flavor that is..." Read more

"...It is a soft jerky compared to those brittle brands and chews nicely. Wow, I've got to put another piece in my mouth...." Read more

"...although the flavor is good, the texture was really tough and difficult to chew." Read more

11 customers mention "Meat quality"5 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the jerky's meat quality, with some finding it good while others say it's not outstanding.

"...Great texture, good chew but not too tough. Delivery and food quality have been consistent." Read more

"...The jerky is very good, but not great...." Read more

"I have been looking for a tasty, high quality, affordable, organic beef jerky for a long time...." Read more

"Sadly, this is no longer the super-premium jerky that it used to be...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Conic Ellipse
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Beef Jerky -- EVER!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2011
    Flavor Name: TeriyakiSize: 24 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
    I am utterly amazed. I had no idea beef jerky could be so good!. I purchased the Teriyaki flavored. The taste is great. It taste so pure. It's neither dry nor too oily. I feel good knowing the cattle are fed sweet grass that is also organic! All of the ingredients used to make the teriyaki sauce are also organic.

    Here is the list of ingredients:
    Organic Beef, Water, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Soy Sauce (Water, Organic Soybeans, Salt, Organic Alcohol) Organic Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Sea Salt, Organic Paprika, Natural Smoke Flavoring, Organic Black Pepper, Organic Onion Powder, Organic Garlic Powder.

    Best if consumed within three days after opening.
    Allergen Declaration: Contains Soy Ingredients

    Also worth mentioning:
    Gluten Free
    Organic beef raised without added hormones and without antibiotics
    Beef raised on organic feed
    Cattle are never fed animal by-products
    No artificial ingredients, no added MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)
    No preservatives, No nitrite, No erythorbate

    High Protein/Low Fat - This is a snack I can enjoy, guilt free!

    The meat was mostly very tender. There was one or two pieces with gristle in them, but this IS beef jerky, after all. I highly recommend it.
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  • Zeppelin
    3.0 out of 5 stars Better than Gas Station Jerky; Not as Good as Your Local Meat Market
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2012
    Flavor Name: OriginalSize: 24 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
    Jerky is expensive, but it's a great snack. My wife and I are striving to eat grass-fed, natural beef, and this is the best option we have found to have a handy snack nearby. The jerky is very good, but not great. It's better than Jack's Links or Oberto, but this pales in comparison to the jerky you can get at most meat markets. This is probably the best option unless you can make the jerky yourself.
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  • Kelluh
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good beef jerky, not sure I can afford another order!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2013
    Flavor Name: OriginalSize: 24 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
    I know beef jerky is expensive, I know it's hard to find organic/natural beef jerky, but I just don't know if I can continuously spend $40+ on so little!!

    The taste of this beef jerky is far superior to that of standard grocery store brands and does seem to be competitively priced with other natural products. But, when you open the package and you see like 3-4 medium sized pieces and 3-5 smaller ones (I found it hard to quantify 3oz in my mind before I ordered) and realized you paid $5+ for that bag alone, you can help but be a bit shocked. Hey, some people spend like $3-4 daily for their fancy coffee, so maybe it's not so bad when you look at it that way (if you're someone who does spend that kind of dough on coffee).

    Of course I couldn't control myself and I ate two bags in two days, believe me it's not hard to do!! I'm not sure if it's just cheaper to get grass-fed beef and a dehydrator and make my own jerky or not, I might look into this, as I really like beef jerky and I can't see this lasting more than 1-2 weeks at most (and that's with one person eating it).

    I can't tell that the smoke flavoring has been added, but I'm far from a jerky connoisseur!
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  • Ruby
    1.0 out of 5 stars Dramatic decline in quality
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2014
    Flavor Name: PepperedSize: 24 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
    I have been ordering this on auto ship for well over two years now. Initially, I thought it was a great product. Comparable to Trader Joe's Organic Beef Jerkey. Good flavor, tender. I used to give it as a gift. It was that good. Things started to get a bit dicey about four orders ago. Although they were all the same lot number, some bags would taste more sweet, like a teryaki flavor, than peppery. More recently, the last three orders have been a mixed bag: not much pepper flavor, some tender pieces, some hard and somewhat dry. The last few bags I've opened we haven't finished the bag. Hard, dry, not flavorful. At all. I took a bag with us today on a road trip and it tasted like it needed salt. Jerkey! Needing salt. go figure. My little boy didn't even finish one small piece. He through on the floor. He's two and has been eating this stuff all along because it was so soft and easy for him to chew. I checked the sell by date today, thinking that perhaps I was sent something outdated. Nope. It's (supposed to be) good until 2015.
    Additionally, they changed the packaging over a year ago and it is very challenging to open. I have to use my teeth. Irritating. The old package was without this issue.
    I do not recommend! Unfortunately, I still have about 13 bags left.
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  • Vine Reviewer
    2.0 out of 5 stars be aware: they downgraded when they changed packaging :(
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2012
    Flavor Name: OriginalSize: 24 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
    Sadly, this is no longer the super-premium jerky that it used to be. Granted, if you're used to grocery-store jerky, then this is still a much better product. But if you've acclimated to chemical-free jerky, then the "smoke flavoring" that they've recently started adding tastes like, well, smoke flavoring, and not the real thing.

    You may not notice a difference. Apparently jerky is one of those things where you notice a down-shift in flavor, even when you wouldn't notice an up-shift in flavor. (Like margarine eaters think butter tastes fine, and powdered milk drinkers think cartoned milk tastes fine, but when people do the opposite, they find the tastes terrible. Jerky is the same--if you upgrade from convenience store jerky to premium you might not notice it, but when you downgrade from "the real thing" to anything else, it tastes distinctly artificial.)

    I used to buy this in bulk every few months (with a discount per Amazon Subscribe & Save), but the change in flavor made me double-check the ingredients list, and I found that the new "smoke flavoring" was added when they changed packaging. So this jerky is good, but not worth the premium any more. If anyone has a suggestion for an all-natural replacement without ingredients like "smoke flavoring" I'd appreciate it, since I'm now searching for something new.
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