Products Reviewed: Asian-Infused Jamaican Jerk Marinade

Packaging/Labeling: The bottle has a simple, attractive, somewhat comical label featuring a likeness of “Judo Joel” himself. The bottle is a standard 12oz glass marinade/sauce-type bottle that allows plenty of visibility of the marinade.

The nutrition facts label and ingredients label are standard, and as they should appear on this type of product. Closer examination reveals that the product is “All Natural,” a big plus with some consumers, which could be more beneficial to emphasize on the front of the label.

There is also a short comical story about Judo Joel, the marinade, and it’s uses on the other side of the label. Interestingly the label states that it makes a great ingredient to use in a Bloody Mary, a use not commonly associated with a marinade, and an added incentive for a different demographic (Bloody Mary lovers) to make a purchase.

Taste/Consistency/Quality: If you are looking for a bold marinade with a lot of flavor and a spicy kick that can be used for multiple meats (and even Bloody Marys) then you have found it. The consistency of the marinade was thick and very chunky, which surprisingly didn’t all slide off while grilling, as is the case with most marinades we’ve encountered.

The product was sampled after marinating for five hours on boneless, skinless chicken breasts that were then grilled. The taste is instantly flavorful with hints of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic on the front end, with a bold spicy habañero pepper “Judo Chop” on the back end. This is a very good marinade, and we recommend the product.

Uniqueness: I can’t think of another marinade that I’ve ever come across that is an “Asian-infused, Jamaican Jerk marinade”. The combination of Asian and Caribbean flavors and ingredients play off one and other in an unlikely harmony, that really brings a unique flavor to the table.

Price Point: At around $5.00 per bottle, the price puts this marinade on the shelf with other more common competitors, and allows it to stand out as a fantastic alternative to the ordinary big name players on the market. Consumers should be pleasantly surprised with this purchase and should continue to come back for more.

Overall ranking: 8.5/10

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