Biltong became popular because of its fantastic nutrient composition as compared to other snacks like potato chips, snack foods and other dried sausages found on your standard borrel plank.

Biltong is high in protein, low in carbs and is as such a great fit for any kind of dietary preference. Biltong is a super rich source of iron, which many people around the world are lacking.

The exact nutrients depend on the type of cut of meat and spices used. Here is a rough general breakdown of a 28gr serving of beef biltong:

• Calories: 80
• Carbs: 1 gram
• Protein: 16 grams
• Fat: 2 grams (more for Fatty biltong)
• Iron: 35% of the daily value (DV)
• Sodium: 19% of the DV

Air-dried beef is also a source of other essential nutrients like magnesium, potassium and B vitamins...

Most certainly a really good option for anyone as part of a healthy diet. Plus its tasty! 🇿🇦

⭐️ We make our biltong with the highest quality, premium beef.

🥩 It takes around 2kg of meat to make 900gr-1kg of biltong.

• We slice the beef into thick slabs which is then spiced up and left in the fridge to marinade allowing the meat to suck up the beautiful flavours.
• We then hang the slabs of beef up to air dry in our state of the art Biltong drying cabinet for 3-4 days.
• Our biltong is then sliced up into thin slivers, packed and sent to you for enjoyment.

🙌 We love and prefer lekker wet biltong. If that is not your style then you can just leave the biltong out in a bowl overnight, covered with a cloth, to allow it to dry out to your own preference.

So you have some of the good stuff in the house (biltong, Droëwors, Chilli Stix) and you are trying not to finish it in one sitting. First, we applaud you. Second, well done for reading this, because how you store it decides how good it still is next week.

Storing biltong

Biltong is air-dried, which means it needs air. Never store it in a sealed container: that traps moisture and moisture is how biltong goes mouldy.

1. Keep it somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sunlight.
2. The best way to make it last is the freezer. Freeze it in a brown paper bag, a zip lock bag, or in the vacuum pack we sent it in. When you want some, take it out and let it breathe for an hour. Biltong thaws quickly. Do not defrost it in plastic; use a paper bag or a bowl. Eat it within 3 days of defrosting.
3. We vacuum pack everything we send, sliced or whole. Once it arrives, take it out of the plastic and either eat it within 3 days or freeze it. We send it fresh, so we cannot replace something that spoiled because it sat sealed in a warm cupboard.

How long does biltong keep?

Stored properly, several weeks. In the freezer, up to a year. Once the bag is open we would say a week, in a paper bag somewhere cool and dry, for the best texture and flavour.

Do this when your order arrives

Check the package, then store it the way we describe above so it is still good when you want it. We are proud of sending out fresh, tasty product. If something arrives spoiled, message us and we will work it out with you.

Taste of South Africa 🇿🇦: When you're far from the rainbow nation, our biltong is like a flavourful time machine that transports you straight to the heart of South Africa.

Home Comfort: For those moments when you're feeling a bit nostalgic, our biltong offers a comforting taste of home that can't be beaten.

Made with Love: Our biltong is crafted with love and. It's like getting a hug from a flavor-packed snack, that's also healthy.

Good for You: Packed with protein and low on fat (except the fatty biltong), our biltong is a snack that's as good for your taste buds as it is for your body.

Grab and Go: No fuss, no mess. Our biltong comes ready to eat and easy to take along, perfect for when you're on the move.

Party Time: Spice up your gatherings, borrels and snack attacks! Pair it with drinks, toss it in salads, or sprinkle it on pizzas – it's a versatile party starter.

Share the Love: It's the ultimate gift for your snack-loving pals. Show 'em what real biltong is all about!

Feel Good Snacking: We're all about responsible sourcing and being good to our planet. Snack with a side of good vibes.