Perky Jerky is the first ever energy jerky to be approved by the [image-nocss] U.S. Department of Agriculture, the company said. More than three years in the making, Perky Jerky is a culmination of its creator's quest to formulate the world's best tasting beef jerky with a boost of energy found in no other jerky product.
"Creating an energizing meat snack was only half the battle," said Brian Levin, the entrepreneur who developed Perky Jerky. "I refused to compromise on both the taste and the effect so it took several years of trial and error to find the perfect combination of flavor and kick," he added. At 90 calories per serving and with 22 grams of protein, Perky Jerky is also a healthy low-fat snack, he said.
Perky Jerky is flavored using a 100% natural additive derived from Guarana, a plant native to South America, and found in many energy drinks and herbal teas. "We chose Guarana because of its smooth, reliable and predictable energizing properties. It's an all natural way to give an energetic punch to the tender, peppered beef that we use to make Perky Jerky," said Levin.
Englewood, Colo.-based PEMS' goal with Perky Jerky is to bring a completely new category of meat snack to the world, he added.
"Our mission is to make Perky Jerky available anywhere and everywhere snacks and energy drinks are sold," said Levin.
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