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the size of the packaging: it is sold as a luxury. in canada, the government probably treats it as a service rather than food, which quadruples the price or more. even worse is the fact that it's healthy - which is something the nazi dictatorship is not happy about. in america, however, you might be able to find bulk bags available for a reasonable price..
Asep
It takes a lot of resources to make
Cold Hard Dose of Reality
Because it takes time to make and depending on the desired amount of moisture in the finished product, it loses between 1/3 and 1/2 its weight in water.
Anonymous
It's dried and shrunken up.
Anonymous
Because it's expensive to make (doesn't have a lot of fillers, unlike cheaper meats),
which is why I only buy it when on clearance.