Thoughts: It looks like a soy curl if you’ve ever had that before. We had tried this one before. We overall enjoyed this one. It’s not entirely there as it’s a little softer than what we remember – more moisture is the word we used. Andrew compared it to slow cooking first. Consider flavor and texture. Some jerkies are made to imitate the taste and texture of meat, while others provide similar nutritional benefits. Vegan jerky is great because of the abundance of options, but it helps to know what aspect of jerky you want to imitate. Typically, the mushroom jerkies have a bit more of the chewiness of meat jerky, while fruit-based jerkies capture a close flavor with a less-similar texture. Made from non-GMO soy protein, this vegan jerky is chewy, tasty, and perfect for bringing along on a hike or outing! BBQ seems to be the only available flavor but it’s quite a good one. Stonewall’s Jerky With flavors such as Buffalo Dill, Maple Bacon, and of course Smoky Carolina BBQ, it’s hard to beat the variety of flavors available from Louisville Jerky Co. Made from soy protein and a variety of flavors, this plant-based jerky is beyond tasty. Photo source:@louveganjerky on IG Beyond Meat Enjoyed our roundup of the best vegan jerkies? Then you might like our selection of cheap drinking glasses too.

Kelp– Plant-based jerky made from kelp? You bet! This salty sea treat makes for an excellent meat-free jerky. But there are other ways to make jerky that don’t involve farming animals. As you’ll see on the list below, today a number of plant-based brands are using ingredients like mushrooms, fruits, and soy to make jerky products. Because, while consumers might think of animals as the only “meaty” option for jerky-making, the terrestrial and marine plant kingdoms offer much more variety, flavor, and textures because, of course, anything animal-based foods can do, plants can do better. Soy– Soy curls are commonly used to make homemade vegan jerky and many vegan brands use a variation of soy protein. The prize draw closes at midnight (GMT) on Sunday 10 October 2021 and entries submitted after this date will not be considered. Famous for their fan-favorite vegan fried egg, BeLeaf’s line of plant-based jerky is another must-have for any vegan pantry. Made using soybean protein, the company offers flavors like Spicy, Wasabi, and Original.For your chance to win, simply complete the form below. The prize draw closes at midnight (GMT) on Sunday 10 October, 2021.

The Herbivorous Butcher’s chewy and flavorful jerky is seitan-based and comes in four flavors: Teriyaki Jerky, Sizzlin’ Cajun Jerky, Salt ‘n Peppa Jerky, and Korean Jerky. “Frankly,” Kale Walch, The Herbivorous Butcher co-founder says, “I think ours is more flavorful and the texture is spot on. Some people may not like that ours is a more realistic texture, but different strokes for different folks.” Make sure that you leave a comment below letting us know what other types of taste tests we should do!Never miss another post! Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get them all delivered easily! Plus, 15 easy recipes delivered immediately! The masterminds behind the world-famous Beyond Burger are now whipping up vegan jerky. Made from peas and mung bean protein, flavors include Original, Hot & Spicy, and Teriyaki.