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What type of beef do you use in your Biltong / dried meat?

All our meat is 100% organic, grass-fed, grass-finished, added hormone free, antibiotic free, mRNA free and ethically raised beef. We use brisket and topside sourced from family owned organic farms in Australia where cattle forage freely all year rou

What does your Biltong / dried meat taste like?

Our biltong is basically like jerky, dried strips of meat. Unlike jerky, biltong is generally more tender and easier to eat, and has no added sugar. We cut our biltong quite thinly so it's more like a nice prosciutto.

Is Biltong "processed meat"?

It’s important to recognize that every time we cook food we “process” it. A whole food product is defined as “a food that has been processed or refined as little as possible and is free from additives or other artificial substances”. Our products are

Who is your Biltong designed for?

Our beef range is designed for those looking for a high quality protein source on the move, but they're also a brilliant post workout recovery snack and great for those who just want a guilt free, savoury snack.

Is Biltong / dried meat suitable for kids?

Yes! Our kids love the non chilli options which are perfect for kids and a great way to get some high quality protein into their diet. We have many customers tell us it's the only solid food they can get their kids to eat!

Is Biltong / dried meat suitable for pregnancy and breastfeeding?

You should always check with your doctor. Some may warn you off dried meat during pregnancy because it's not cooked but there is nothing in our products that you would need to worry about while breastfeeding. They are very safe and in our personal ex

Is Biltong / dried meat keto friendly?

Meat is a staple of a keto diet but it’ll depend on what else you’re eating.  Our collagen bars are even more keto friendly as they’re high in good fats from nuts and MCT.

Is Biltong / dried meat FODMAP friendly?

Our biltong is free from onion and garlic and has been tested as FODMAP friendly. Our beef bars contain onion and garlic powder.  Did you know low FODMAP is a short-term solution and not designed to be followed for months at a time? Read more about F

Is Biltong / dried meat suitable for diabetics?

We can't give you that advice so you need to speak with your dietitian but we have had feedback from dietitians that all our products are suitable for diabetics.

Is Biltong / dried meat free from gluten, dairy, soy and vegetable oils?

Yep, 100%

Is Biltong / dried meat Kosher or Halal?

The beef we use is Halal certified but our manufacturing is not Kosher or Halal certified yet. We are working on Halal certification as we already export other products to the Middle East.

What's the shelf life of Biltong / dried meat?

Our biltong/dried steak will last on the shelf for up to 12 months without refrigeration. The date on the product is a best before date, not an expiry date, which means it's a question of taste after that date. If you want them to last longer, they c