Nutristore Freeze-Dried Chicken | Emergency Survival Bulk Food Storage Meat | Perfect for Lightweight Backpacking, Camping & Home Meals | USDA Inspected | 25-Year Shelf Life

Looks good, smells good, tastes good to me.While I have options like this for emergency use, I buy this primarily for lazy use. If I really dont want to make a special trip to store and somehow have run out of chicken at home, then I can dip into this for a handful of chicken cubes to add to my dish. I use this brand and a couple of others. Nearly all the same to me.Further, I have 3 dogs and 2 cats. I always add bits of chicken to top their kibble off with. Hence why I may find myself suddenly out or short on chicken. I go through a lot. Having back up in the form of freeze dried chicken has been ideal. My cats arent much for eating straight chicken, but I can take a cube and press it between my thumb and finger to have an intriguing cascade of white chicken powder rain down onto their wet food or dry kibble. Magic!I add a little water to rehydrate, or I pinch it to make dust. Just depends on what it is for, when it is for, and who it is for.My container is not dust. But dust will happen toward the bottom, no matter the brand. It will take me awhile before I see this, so in mean time all I see are cubes. Since I use this primarily for my dogs and cats, they really dont mind what form it is in. If I were using this exclusively for myself, I would be pleased with how it looks. When I use it, I usually just toss in a handful to a large mug of sipping broth. It is perfect for that.Or one of my quicky faves: I love chicken pot pie. I dont always have the stuff to make it. Or I dont want to. But I do love taking a can of white beans (navy, cannellini, or garbanzo) and processing it with my immersion blender with a little water or broth (water and dry bouillon usually) to make a "gravy" (takes seconds), then add seasonings, some frozen mixed veg like that is seen in pot pies, and warm it all up. I toss in some chicken cubes. VOILA. Healthy chicken pot pie guts. Doesnt take like beans. If I really want a bread/crust/pie vibe, then I will have a slice or ten of toast to dip. Or canned crescent rolls, something like that. I suppose now we are venturing into chicken and biscuit territory.I dont rate on price, but I comment. I thought $51 for 19 ounces was reasonable compared to some options. I try to get most bang for my buck by comparing price per ounce. This happened to be pretty good at time, so I bought 2. (Their price for a 4 pack bundle is NOT a savings at all, so be aware).

I can't speak to using it in camp food or home food. My dog loves it, and it's a good softer texture for him. It does come with a high ration of powder since it is not overly hard, but it's not an issue for our use. It doesn't have salt and is precooked to get rid of any salmonella, which is why I prefer it.

Bought for long term storage and future emergency use. I have no idea how it tastes. Used marker to label contents on top of can just in case the label deteriorates. Mark down the actual expiration date as the production ink seems to fade after a few years and you will not know the expiration date out 25 years in the future. Also you will need other carbs to mix this with for a meal and good water.. Keep balanced supplies if you are using this for emergency backup food supply.

Good solid protein and easy to reconstitute. I wish the shelf life after opening was a bit longer though. You should really use all of it within a couple months of opening.

Delicious! Tastes like fresh cooked chicken. Rehydrates quickly in warm water.

This chicken tastes great!

Fantastic!Great quality lean white chicken from from whole meat, no bulk additives.Shelf stable so can keep on hand for quick cooking for one or two. I have chronic illness and energy issues so this both provides great protien and is so easy to use. Just scoop a half cup out, toss it in your soup, it hydrates right there. Easy peasy.I waited a long time to try dried meat because the cost seemed high. I've changed my mind. Doing the math with canned 5oz or 12oz servings, it's quite comparable. Plus no mess and far fewer preservatives and sodium.Highly recommend.My picture shows my Ramen. I used freeze dried chicken, spinach, tomato, and bell pepper powders. A block of Gluten Free Ramen, and assorted spices and such.The chicken is so real it's actually "stringy" with the grain like fresh. No sludge here.

These are very small flavorless pieces of chicken that I bought for adding to my ramen noodles. Other than saying it’s meat, it really was a disappointment in the quality and value for the money. The company is great and I’ve bought from them over the years. I just don’t know what happened to them.