News & blogs from the world of The Biltong Merchant

We’re proud to share that The Biltong Merchant has achieved a 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating. Discover why food hygiene matters, what the rating means, and how it reflects our commitment to food safety and quality...

A Stand-Out Day at the Southsea Food Festival

From the very first hour, the energy was electric. Queues quickly formed around our stand — and they didn’t let up. At times, we had queues of three to six people deep...

The Biltong Merchant supports British farmers and high animal welfare standards. Discover why food quality, local sourcing, and responsible farming matter, as we take a look at why food standards and animal welfare are so important: for farmers, consumers, and the future of British food...

The word “biltong” comes from an Afrikaans amalgamation of two Dutch words: “bil” translates as rump, buttock or hindquarter, while “tong” means strip, or tongue. So - the dictionary definition of biltong is: “lean meat which is salted and dried in strips”. 

However, biltong is much more than just strips of meat. Its story is woven into the history of humankind and illustrates our innate ability for survival under the toughest conditions. Here we take a quick look at its South African origins...

Biltong freshly cut to order is the real South African way to eat it... Cut into tasty, thin bite-sized slices, and prepared to your exact preference: maybe rare, with a little fat (but not too much!), a lovely soft texture and mouth-watering taste…. Or - maybe that’s just us! I digress….

So - Freshly cut Biltong versus Pre-packed Biltong: which is best?

Protein. It’s a buzzword nowadays. Super-useful in the fitness world for energy and muscle recovery and a major player in the keto / paleo / low carb diet industry.

Where do we get it from? Well - from Biltong products, obviously, or we wouldn't bang on about it! But it's not just found in the tasty South African snack. Read on for more information about protein and why we need it...

The Biltong Merchant might be a new venture, but we’ve had interest from some incredible biltong producers across the UK and we’re delighted that two of those have already signed up to provide their fabulous biltong products online through thebiltongmerchant.com

Everyone’s tastes are different: some like their biltong peppery, some like it hot and spicy, others prefer the aromatic flavours - and of course there are the traditionalists: with so many biltong recipes, it's all just a matter of taste!...