Akua reviews and discussion

I love that this brand makes sustainable food products with kelp. The burgers taste pretty good, but they definitely are not close to meat if that's what you were hoping for. They taste good in their own way though.

I tried the Akua Kelp Burgers. They're 100% plant-based, non-GMO, soy-free burgers created from whole foods including planet-saving, ocean-farmed kelp. I was skeptical, but after putting them to the test, they are very good. I think they taste better than a lot of other plant-based burgers and the kelp aspect is very unique. I didn't taste anything that made me think "kelp" by any means which is probably for the better :) I would definitely cook up more of these and I'm curious about Akua's other products as well.

As a kelp fan, I wanted to love this product, especially since I know their kelp burgers are among the first of their kind and a huge hit in the plant-based community. While the kelp jerky comes in interesting varieties, the quantity within each bag is quite small. That, and the texture has proven incredibly dry. Whether the spicy Thai or rosemary variety, I came to find that upon finishing my first two bags, it wasn't something I gravitated to purchase again.

I bought Akua on Instacart on sale, so I paid $3 for 2 burger patties instead of about $4.99 per patty. I don't know if I'd pay more for them than I did, but never saying never! The flavor is awesome and way better than expected. It tastes amazing, I'm not a vegetarian but I enjoy a veggie burger here and there and this had great savory flavor. It played well with traditional burger toppings.

I have supported this brand through their Kickstarter campaign 3-4 years ago. I've talked to the brand's CEO and her mission and goal are all focused on sustainability by addressing food systems affected by climate change. They take extra effort to educate on how seaweed, notably kelp, can help address climate change. I continue to buy their products. I like the Rosemary Maple and Chili Lime flavors the most. However, to each their own taste. I've had it as a snack or cut it up to put into soups and salads. The ingredients are clean I have not yet tried their kelp burgers or kelp pasta.

Maybe kelp cooks faster than regular burgers, so it's easily burnt. There is a very fragrant sea flavor and smells great for those who love the sea. The shape doesn't hold well, so it breaks easily and makes it messy to eat. I like the flavor but it was difficult for me to cook it over a pan.

i was able to try akua's kelp burger patties with a free product offer, and quite enjoyed them! as a vegetarian who has tried their share of veggie burgers, i was expecting this to be a little funky, given the ingredients. that being said, they were really good & had a nice umami flavor, which can be missing from other veggie patties. if i was looking to have a quick dinner or lunch on hand, i can see myself buying them again.

The jerky is pretty good, though it is certainly different from regularly jerky. You really need to readjust your expectations. Interestingly enough, it wasn't nearly as 'seafood' tasting or smelling as I thought it would.

Really liked Akua's burger taste and texture but was still in beta (poor packaging, no nutritionals included).

I REALLY wanted to love these...jerky was a go-to snack for me for a long time. But I gave it up after realizing all the additives and negative environmental impacts. I tried Akua and was pretty disappointed- it is the exact texture, taste, and smell of a dog treat. I made my friends try it as a prank. It was that bad. Amazing mission and I really hope the brand nails the taste/texture eventually, but they just aren't there yet.

I absolutely love Akua kelp/seaweed jerky. I have sampled all the currently available flavors. All of them make me happy, but if I had to pick a favorite, it might be the chili lime.

Really unique experience - the sea taste is very strong and the texture is inconsistent, but I really like the plant based jerky option!

I was intrigued by the concept of kelp jerky. I like seaweed and I've liked other plant-based jerkys, so I picked up a bag of Akua at Pop-Up Grocer.