MyBacon, your thoughts!
We believe MyBacon is the best thing since… bacon. But the real validation? It comes from what you think.
We've handed out what feels like a zillion samples of MyBacon, and it's always a treat to hear the “WOWs!” and the “Ohhh emm gees” that result from a first-ever bite.
But in your kitchen? We’re (obviously) not there to get the download of your experience, unless you reach out to share it!
That’s what Anika S. did. A lucky winner of our recent MyBacon giveaway, Anika took our request for feedback to heart:
ANIKA’S REVIEW:
“We just tried our free sample of MyBacon! We (my partner James and I) were pleased and thrilled to see the product arrive in the mycelium-like Styrofoam. We live in Seattle where industrial-level composting is well implemented in our waste management system, making this type of product packaging even easier to dispose of.*
*Yes, we ship our product in a biodegradable cooler that's also made of mycelium! Fyi, mycelium packaging materials utilize a different technology than mycelium as food.
Photo credit @katesteinberg
Background:
James joined me in pescetarianism shortly after we began dating, and as a result, we embarked on a journey exploring more sustainable foods. We first heard of you about a year ago through a YouTube video and I signed up for your mailing instantaneously. We really dug the company's environmental values and goals, and I wanted to surprise James with MyBacon as soon as the product became available in our area.
Photo credit @sassy85
Our Experience:
I have tried bacon substitutes in the past, but I was never impressed and never bothered to buy them a second time. I wasn't sure what to expect of MyBacon. We cooked it up for breakfast this morning alongside breakfast tacos. The smell was on point and the sizzle was fun. Because I was curious about the textures and flavors derived from cooking it at different lengths, I cooked two batches; one totally crispy and one just slightly crispy.
James's review:
9/10 for flavor
6/10 for texture (If comparing it to actual bacon. Mind you, if I had cooked them all crispy, I think his texture points would have gone up)
My review:
I loved it.
9/10 for flavor
8/10 for texture (if comparing it to bacon; 10/10 for a mushroom crisp)
10/10 for ingredients - I figured MyBacon would be full of preservatives and ingredients I didn't know of, like other meat substitute products, but I was surprised to find out otherwise.
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Thank you for going the extra mile, Anika, and sharing your thoughts.
Speaking of sharing…
As we work like crazy to meet MyBacon’s big demand, it’s a treat to see your breakfast, sandwich and PIZZA(!!!) pics popping up on instagram. Here are some snaps of MyBacon in the wild…
Have one to share? Use #MyBacon so we don’t miss it!
If you’re still waiting for your try-it opportunity, our growing list of retailers (and restaurants!) is below. (We’ve just expanded into NYC!) If you’re not near NY or MA, keep tabs on our email and instagram for more opportunities to win a pack.