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9 / 10 Score Cnet Score CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance. Read more on: How we test Blue Apron Buy at Blue Apron Price Starts at $8 per serving Type Meal kit Recipes per week 20 Good for Pescatarian, diabetes-friendly, low-calorie, picky eaters, families, quick meals. Sample menu Pork belly fried rice; Lemon-caper salmon; Poblano and sausage gnocchi Shipping cost $10 Minimum order 2 meal kits Delivery frequency Weekly Pros Good balance of comfort food and healthy recipes
Standard plan includes steak and seafood recipes
Good value if you order a large plan
Eco-friendly packaging Cons Doesn't allow for much customization
Expensive if you only order two meals per week
Extra $11.49 for shipping
No vegan options
There are dozens of meal delivery options to pick from, but you don't need to lock yourself into one meal kit, especially since it's cheapest to try a few before you settle on one. Still, knowing which services excel at in particular areas will help you find the best meal kit for your household.
For years, Blue Apron has been one of our top-rated picks. Last year, the grandfather of US meal kits overhauled its business model, eliminating the subscription requirement and revamping its menu offerings. Getting that monthly recurring fee off your back is a big win for the subscription-phobic, but none of it matters if the food isn't as good as we remember. That's why we enlisted a trio of CNET editors to test and review Blue Apron from three unique perspectives.
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