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Ever Wondered - Biltong Related Questions

Ever Wondered - Biltong Related Questions

Jan Biltong t/a Suidwes Biltong

Ever Wondered - Biltong Related Questions

Suidwes Biltong answers some of your Biltong related questions.

Q - What exactly is Biltong?

A - Lean meat which is salted and dried in strips.

Q - What does the word Biltong mean?

A - The word Biltong is derived from the Dutch words ‘Bil’ (Buttock, meat) and ‘Tong’ (tongue, strip). So roughly interpreted, ‘Strip of meat’!

Q - Is Biltong healthy?

A - Biltong contains is high in Vitamin B12 and has fewer kilojoules than most snacks so is a healthy alternative when you are feeling peckish. 

Q - What is the difference between Biltong and Jerky?

A -  Biltong originates from South Africa and Jerky from North and South America.

Q - Does Biltong and Jerky taste the same?

A - Biltong is hung and air-dried over time and can be wet (rare), medium or hard (well-done), while Jerky is cooked then dehydrated in a short space of time, resulting in an overall dryer product.  

Q - Is it acceptable to buy Biltong as a gift for someone?

A - Gifting a Biltong-lover with a package of biltong or biltong related products from Suidwes Biltong, is just about the best gift they could hope for.

For more information about Biltong and Gift Packages, contact Suidwes Biltong directly.

Ever Wondered - Biltong Related Questions

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