About Minimal Snacks
Minimal Snacks redefines snacking with MNML Air Dried Beef, a superfood beef snack launched by Northwestern University alum Ryan Teo '21 through The Garage startup incubator. Unlike traditional jerky, MNML Air Dried Beef is aged at low temperatures for two weeks, delivering a deep, umami rich flavor akin to prosciutto, using just three ingredients: grass fed beef, shiitake extract, and salt. The shiitake adds savory depth and health benefits, like cognitive support, without a mushroomy taste.
The brand’s core philosophy centers on minimal ingredients, simplicity, and quality. Production uses grass fed beef and low temperature aging for two weeks to create a tender, prosciutto like texture.
Today, Minimal Snacks continues to innovate while staying true to its minimal approach. What makes Minimal Snacks special is the way the superfood innovation and minimal ingredients come through in every bag. The grass fed beef and three ingredient process create jerky that feels premium, clean, and full of character.
The Minimal Snacks Difference
The Minimal Snacks difference reveals itself the moment you open the bag. A rich, savory aroma of seasoned beef and natural shiitake rises, carrying umami notes that hint at the low temperature aging process inside. It is an immediate sensory invitation that sets high expectations, and the brand consistently delivers.
Crafted from grass fed beef and aged at low temperatures for two weeks with just three ingredients, each strip offers a tender, prosciutto like chew. The meat is seasoned with shiitake extract and salt to develop a pleasant resistance that gives way to a clean, enjoyable finish. You notice the substantial bite that feels rewarding without any toughness, the result of minimal ingredients and careful craftsmanship.
Flavor development is masterful and distinctly superfood focused. House made seasonings penetrate deeply during the low temperature aging, allowing complex profiles to build and linger with every chew. Super Shroom Air Dried Beef adds shiitake umami depth. Spicy Pepper Air Dried Beef delivers zesty heat while Shiitake Air Dried Beef brings savory richness. Hot Honey Cider Air Dried Beef offers sweet heat and Black Garlic Air Dried Beef adds bold aromatic depth.
This craftsmanship stems directly from the brand’s story and values. Every step from the Northwestern University incubator to the current production reflects Ryan Teo’s commitment to minimal ingredients and quality. The result is jerky that feels premium, clean, and full of character. If you enjoy these honest, minimal profiles, explore our full beef jerky selection. For those who love a peppery kick, discover more peppered beef jerky. Minimal Snacks proves that premium jerky can be superfood innovation while delivering an unforgettable eating experience.