I opened one and liquid gushed out. I buy thinly sliced smoked salmon from my local deli, the difference is that liquid from this is the dense salmon oil( the superior fat oil).as far as comparing taste and texture, seabear had a nice smoky flavor this was the only thing positive for me. Hands down my locally purchased salmon is way better, and it costs much less. This isn't about cost if I was offered seabear salmon at 75% off, I would pass. I'll never order this again I am very disappointed.