News & blogs from the world of The Biltong Merchant

PROTEIN: WHAT IS IT? WHERE DO WE GET IT FROM? AND WHY DO WE NEED IT?

PROTEIN: WHAT IS IT? WHERE DO WE GET IT FROM? AND WHY DO WE NEED IT?

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...

PROTEIN: WHAT IS IT? WHERE DO WE GET IT FROM? AND WHY DO WE NEED IT?

PROTEIN: WHAT IS IT? WHERE DO WE GET IT FROM? AND WHY DO WE NEED IT?

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 9 months on - What a year 2020 has been!

The Biltong Merchant 9 months on - What a year 2020 has been!

When The Biltong Merchant was “born” at the beginning of this year, we could never have imagined how 2020 would end up affecting all our lives, throwing up so many challenges for businesses and customers alike. We can’t get over how many of you have supported us as a new business by buying biltong online from our website. We are so very grateful for everyone’s help and belief in us and proud of the quality of biltong products we've been able to offer.  So - Let’s look forward to a better, brighter 2021 and say … Bring it on!
The Biltong Merchant - hands offering biltong and hand taking heart shaped biltong slice

The Biltong Merchant's First Suppliers: Meat the Biltong Makers!

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!...

chilli biltong chips with chillies on a wooden board with beer

Seven Good Reasons To Eat Biltong

Biltong is a delicious, high protein, low carb, gluten free, unprocessed foodstuff, ideal for snacking on the go, or sharing with friends. Cured and air-dried, biltong is a spiced meat snack suitable for all ages and tastebuds...

Whilst biltong products should- like everything else - be eaten in moderation, here are seven good reasons to choose this tasty South African meat snack next time you’re feeling peckish...

The Biltong Merchant logo on paper snack packs of fresh cut lean biltong with a bowl of droëwors

Welcome to The Biltong Merchant!

Our first blog on what has already been an interesting journey. Join The Biltong Merchant in a new online marketplace for artisan producers of traditional biltong, droëwors, stokkies & more. Plus, an exploration into the growing UK biltong community and the stories behind some of the finest producers in our beautiful country. A great place to learn about biltong products, buy biltong online & share a love for all things biltong...

Featured products

Fresh sliced Traditional Beef Biltong on wooden cutting board with beer, by Simply African Food for The Biltong MerchantSAF - Simply African Food Kudu graphic logo on The Biltong Merchant website
Simply African Food Traditional Biltong - (SAF)
From £14.50