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Monday, August 10, 2020

Review: Tofurky Hickory Smoked Deli Slices

Tofurky Hickory Smoked Deli Slices

I was reluctant to try vegan deli meat because it seems so processed. But I thought about how a lot of lunch meat is already heavily processed, like bologna or olive loaf, and then plant-based processed meat didn't seem so bad.

I went with Tofurky for my first try because I think of them as the original for plant-based turkey. Their hickory smoked plant-based deli slices are available at most grocery stores.
If you still eat turkey and love it, this might not be close enough to replace it for you. But if you're already plant based and craving a sandwich, this should do the trick. I think it's definitely better than bologna.

The texture was spot on of how I remember thinly-sliced deli turkey. It doesn't have a strong taste, but tastes savory and a little bit smokey. I think it would work well for most sandwiches.

I quickly fried it in a pan so it didn't have a wet texture. I tried it on a sandwich with mustard and in a vegan egg sandwich with JUST Egg. They were so good I ended up making both again later in the week.

Cooked Tofurky Hickory Smoked Deli Slices


Sandwich with Tofurky Hickory Smoked Deli Slices


Sandwich with JUST Egg and Tofurky Hickory Smoked Deli Slices

Water, vital wheat gluten, organic tofu (water, organic soybeans, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride), soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt), expeller pressed canola oil, natural flavors, sea salt, contains less than 2% of onion, carrot, celery, garlic, leek, lemon juice concentrate, cornstarch, garbanzo bean flour, white bean flour, rosemary extract, natural smoke flavor, calcium lactate, potassium chloride. 

Nutrition Facts of Tofurky Hickory Smoked Deli Slices

Review: Tofurky Hickory Smoked Plant-Based Deli Slices
First impressions: Better than I expected
Taste: It tastes good and has a savory taste, but it's missing something to taste like turkey
Texture: Very close to traditional sliced deli meats
Can you tell it's vegan? Maybe
Worth buying again? Yes
Overall: 5/5