Is J & M halaal?

Yes, our biltong is Halaal approved by the Islamic Council of South Africa. Our ICSA number is 2231.

How much is biltong per kg in South Africa?

Dry

What is Billtong?

Biltong is a form of dried, cured meat that originated in Southern African countries (South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia). The word biltong is from the Dutch bil (“buttock”) and tong (“strip” or “tongue”).

How much weight does dry biltong lose?

Raw biltong will become wet biltong after 24 to 36 hours and will have lost 40% to 50% of its raw weight; in-between wet and dry will be ready in 36 to 48 hours and will have lost 50% to 60% of its raw weight; dry biltong will be ready in 48 to 56 hours and will have lost 60% to 70% of its raw weight.

Can you order biltong online?

Shopping online ensures safety, convenience and delivery of our biltong products direct to your doorstep. You can select your choice of biltong from a range of different flavours as well as whether you prefer it with or without fat, sliced or whole. We also offer ranges of beef, game or chicken biltong!

Is biltong processed meat?

Examples of processed meat include hot dogs (frankfurters), ham, sausages, corned beef, and biltong or beef jerky (which are salted and may or may not contain chemical preservatives) as well as canned meat and meat-based preparations and sauces.

Is it cheaper to make your own biltong?

This biltong recipe is relatively cost-effective, considering you pay more than R200 per kilo for biltong these days. If you use cheaper meat cuts and don’t mind chewing a little more, you can get away with making it for yourself at R70 per kilo. This is pretty cheap – 300% cheaper in fact.

Is eating too much biltong bad for you?

Eating too much biltong could harm your health due to the way it’s processed, as well as its high sodium and fat contents.