Benny’s Original Meat Straws serve double duty as utensil and snack
DAS Foods seeks to add a little fun to the often all too serious meat snacks category and tap into the $21.3 billion a year mixed drink market at the same time with its Benny’s Original Meat Straws. The hollowed meat sticks are “the ultimate garnish” for a Bloody Mary or whiskey, said Jim Grutzmacher, who does sales and marketing for the firm. He said the meat straws, which come in original and smokin’ chipotle flavors, are a popular party trick. People don’t have to drink to enjoy them though, he said, noting they are a great snack – especially when filled with Cheez Whiz from a canister.