"For being an Original flavor, this jerky has a very mild flavor, with no seasoning that I can detect other than the black pepper on a few smaller pieces.Overall, this is a sweet jerky with some light smoky and light salty flavors.Meat ConsistencyThese are slices of whole meat, sliced slab-style and sliced thin, in small to medium sized pieces.it is a dry jerky, with a dry but slightly oily surface" . . . .