Why does my packaging say "vegetarian fed" and "100% natural"? I thought this was grass finished bison!

Hello EPIC Tribe. We wanted to update you on some changes in your adored Bison Bacon Cranberry bar and further explain the underlying factors that led to a new bar. Its helpful to begin by saying that EPIC is fully committed to sourcing 100% grass fed animals because we strongly believe that it is more nutrient dense for consumers, more humane for the animals, and better for our environment. This commitment is a fundamental principle that has shaped our company culture and allowed us to support truly EPIC ranchers in our mission to create a the most nutrient dense and healthy snacks.Unfortunately our 100% grass fed bison supply chain is at maximum capacity. This problem is a result of ranchers deciding to finish their bison on grain due to the popular demand of large companies that control the supply chain. Out of the 3,500 bison slaughtered every month in North America, only 5% is grass fed. That makes us sad, but is also encouraging because we have seen that supply chain increase from around 3% when we started EPIC.The good news is that we are continuing to incentivize and seek partnerships with ranchers who are open to converting their herd to a grass-finished program! Due to the overwhelming support of our loyal consumers, we have been able to increase the market demand for high quality grass fed animals and we are pushing ahead stronger than ever! It's a very democratic movement in which every dollar you spend on animal meat casts a vote for how animals are treated and what they eat! We are all playing a critical role in an exciting food movement that is focused on animal welfare, healing our environment, and consuming whole food protein sources.Moving forward we have started supplementing our 100% grass fed bison supply with a pasture centered but grain finished supply. We will continue to make as many 100% grass fed Bison Bacon Cranberry bars as we can, but you might notice the same Bison Bacon Cranberry bar without a "100% Grass Fed" label and in its place a "100% Natural" label.The new "Natural" pasture centered bison are sourced from ranches that raise the animals free to roam, graze on pasture, but are supplemented with grain. The animals are a part of the Whole Foods Global Animal Partnership program and exceed the standards of a "natural bison". Other than the source of bison changing, nothing else is different about the bar.For the hardliners who refuse to eat anything but the 100% grass fed Bison Bacon Cranberry bar, we suggest you buy it directly from us. It will always be available directly on our web store as well as stores that order directly from us. The "100% Natural" Bison Bacon Cranberry bars will only be distributed through our large national distributors.Now that you understand why we have a "100% Natural Bison Bacon Cranberry bar", we hope you continue to support ranchers who value finishing their livestock on grass. Remember, you decide to reward ranchers who share your values when you make purchasing habits that are focused on grass fed. We will continue to do our part, and we hope you continue to join us!

how many carbohydrates are in the bar

Each Flavor has a different number of carbohydrates:1) 100% Grass Fed Venison - Sea Salt Pepper - Total Carbs 2 grams 2) 100% Natural Chicken - Sriracha - Total Carbs - 1 gram 3) 100% Natural Turkey - Almond Cranberry - Total Carbs - 9 grams4) 100% Grass Fed Bison - Uncured Bacon Cranberry - 10 grams5) 100% Uncured Sugar Free Bacon -0 grams6) 100% Grass Fed Beef - Habanero Cherry - 11 grams7) 100% Grass Feb Beef - Apple Bacon - 4 grams8) 100% Natural Chicken -Sesame BBQ - 5 grams9) 100% Grass Fed Lamb - Current Mint - 12 grams10) 100% Natural Pulled Pork - 2 grams11) 100% Natural Turkey - Almond Cranberry - 10 grams12) 100% Grass Fed Beef - Apple Uncured Bacon - 4 gramsEnjoy!

How many grams of protein in each bar?

11 grams of protein. 200 calories, which is not much more than some cereal bars, and it tastes a lot better.

hard like jerky or soft like a meat stick?

Soft like a meat stick. Very palatable texture and flavor!

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S**R

Best meat snack!

These are my favorite meat snack! I have a beef allergy and it’s so hard to find meat snacks that don’t have beef in them. These are so tasty, texture is not dry at all and the price is actually very good compared to buying them in singles at Whole Foods. Will be buying these again.

25.02.2026

L**O

Nice way of getting your protein fix.

Never thought I would eat biscon, but these bars are so much better than any beef sticks. Very moist and great taste with the mix of cranberries.

25.01.2026

B**L

Delicious !!!!

I love this stuff!!!

17.02.2026

N**P

Good, however the seasoning overwhelmed the flavor of the meat itself

High marks for quality, protein etc. If you purchased this for nutrition and you don’t mind a moist texture this bar should work for you. The flavor is nice enough, but the slightly fermented flavor of the cranberry overwhelms the flavor of the meat itself.

27.07.2025

D**Y

These are great SNACKS!

They were wonderful! Love ❤️ them as a snack or when the hunger pains get you. I had Bison and cranberry. I was an original investor in the TANKA BRAND. Loved them ❤️ THESE ARE GREAT! TRY THEM!

21.02.2026

C**.

Quick, Easy, Tasty Protein Boost!

Excellent protein boost, and convenient to keep on you when you need it! Umcured, so ot d is esnt trigger my migraines as products like this usually do. Unusual taste, but not bad at all - just something new :) A little bit expensive (for me at least) but worth it. Will buy again!

1.03.2026

L**.

Great for a meal or snack

I love the taste & get full for hours after eating these bars.

23.01.2026

C**N

Venison Ok But Bison Bacon Cranberry - NOT my Jam

The Venison bars taste pretty good albeit the texture is more meaty than jerky like. So if you're concerned about the bar texture then you might want to move on to something else. I just recently tried the Bison bacon Cranberry and it was so greasy, sweet and to be frank rather disgusting - I ended up pitching the box. I can somewhat recommend the venison but I'm a definite NO on the bison bacon & cranberry. YMMV.

21.01.2026

M**V

Love them. Very convenient when traveling, especially when you need to follow The Autoimmune protocol! :) Thanks! UPDATE: Like I said, still love the Epic bars, BUT the price has risen ridiculously. These were about 10 GBP per 1.5 oz when I bought it. Now it's always between 30-50 GBP. Way too much.

30.12.2015

ASIN	B00ET7LPK4
ASIN	B00ET7LPK4
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Gluten Free
Best Sellers Rank	#1,368 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #16 in High Protein Bars
Brand Name	Epic
Coin Variety 1	Cranberry
Container Type	Box of Pouches
Cuisine	North American and French fusion
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,880)
Diet Type	Gluten Free
Flavor	Bison Bacon Cranberry
Global Trade Identification Number	00732153025349
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Dimensions	7 x 6.13 x 2.63 inches
Item Form	Bar
Item Package Weight	0.57 Kilograms
Item Weight	1 Pounds
Item model number	10732153025346
Manufacturer	EPIC PROVISIONS
Manufacturer	EPIC PROVISIONS
Material Features	Gluten Free
Net Content Weight	15.6 Ounces, 7 Grams
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	12
Package Type Name	Pouch
Product Benefits	High Protein, Gluten-free and Paleo-friendly Snack
Product Dimensions	7 x 6.13 x 2.63 inches; 1 Pounds
Protein	11 Grams, 7 Grams
Size	12 Count (Pack of 1)
Snack Food Bar Type	Protein
Specialty	Gluten-free
Total Eaches	1
UPC	732153025349 858284002285 732153125148
UPC	732153025349 858284002285 732153125148
Unit Count	15.6 Ounce
Units	15.6 Ounce
Vitamins And Minerals	25 Milligrams, 25.0, 310.0 Percent Daily Value, 320 Percent Daily Value

EPIC Bison Uncured Bacon and Cranberry Bars, Grass-Fed, Protein Bar, 12 Ct, 15.6 oz

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