Applegate Black Forest Ham
Applegate

Applegate Black Forest Ham

Model: durellUPC: 25317005906
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Pros

  • Considered the most ethical brand of sliced ham available in local supermarkets.
  • Taste described as delicious by some users.
  • Encourages consumers to research their meat and dairy choices, emphasizing ethical sourcing.
  • A favorite among prepackaged hams for some due to its overall taste.

Cons

  • Did not meet expectations for certain buyers.
  • Lacked distinctive flavor or quality that would appeal to children.
  • Slices are thicker than anticipated.
  • Packaging is poorly designed and recent changes may impact experience.
  • Contains undesirable grizzle, making it inedible for some.
  • Significant increase in fat marbling, affecting its edibility.
  • Longtime buyers report disappointment with the decline in quality.
  • Taste does not resemble traditional Black Forest ham.
  • Pricing has been steadily increasing.

Bottom Line

Applegate's Natural Uncured Black Forest Ham is ethically appealing and favored for its taste by some consumers, but it has faced criticism concerning its packaging, fat content, and consistency with traditional flavors. If you're after an ethical choice in ham, this may still be worth considering, but be mindful of potential quality and cost issues.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

Praised
best packaged ham10%
ethical brand10%
Criticized
not special10%
not taste like Black Forest10%
inedible grizzle10%
lots of fat marbling10%
inedible for us10%

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