Factor Meals Review: Hits, Misses and the Must-Try Dishes

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. 7.7 / 10 SCORE Factor Buy at Factor Pros Interesting menu items with good flavor and seasoning Plenty of meal options per week to fit any diet or preference Generous promotions offered for first-time customers. Dietitian-approved meals available Can shop by dietary preferences Cons Meals were inconsistent at times Some meats were tough and not tender Plastic peel around the meal is tough to remove The company does not recommend freezing the meals, making the shelf life shorter High sodium content in many meals CNET's resident meal kit expert David Watsky tested 25 meal kits, including Factor, a few years ago to find the best of the best. David found Factor to be mostly tasty and healthy with just a few duds in the bunch. But the way we tested meal kits a few years ago didn't account for varying taste preferences or dietary restrictions. ... Read full article.