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Clean eating is about choosing whole, minimally processed foods, and both biltong and jerky fit that approach naturally. Made from 100% grass-fed Australian beef, air-dried for around 140 hours with no preservatives or additives, DJays Gourmet’s products have stayed close to their centuries-old origins. This article explains what clean eating actually means, why the production process matters, and how biltong and jerky stack up as pantry staples for anyone trying to eat well without overthinking it.
If the concept of ‘clean eating’ appeals to you in terms of eating mostly natural foods and improving your physical health and your emotional and mental wellbeing – we’ve got the perfect snacks to support your goals.
We’re talking about natural beef jerky and natural biltong, made as nature intended for optimum nutrition, flavour, texture and healthy goodness.
You may not have thought of dried meat treats as part of a clean eating regime, but we guarantee that once you learn more about these wholesome bites, you’ll be searching where to buy the best jerky and biltong in Australia so that you can stock up your pantry.
Clean eating has been trending for a number of years now, and although there are many variations on the theme, as Harvard Health says, it’s more of a dietary approach than a specific diet.
Clean eating focuses on nutrient-dense foods that are as close as possible to their natural state and which aren’t overly processed. Clean foods are often eaten whole – and this more natural state means they provide people with the right nutrients, vitamins and minerals, healthy fats and high-quality protein to support physical and mental wellbeing. An added bonus of clean foods is that they are often more flavourful and more easily digested.
Dry Biltong and jerky are a natural source of lean protein – so if you’re serious about the best fuel for your body for optimum performance, strength and recovery – these two snacks belong in your pantry.
The origins of both biltong and jerky date back centuries when hunters, explorers and native tribes had to find ways of preserving meat in order to survive.
Not much has changed in the way that biltong (originally from South Africa) and jerky (originally from South America) were made all those years ago – and these snacks have now become universally popular and highly sought-after because of their naturally nutritious and delicious goodness.
Have a read of this article on the history of beef biltong and beef jerky for more details on these two super snacks which have stood the test of time.
If you’re a ‘clean eater’ (or if you just love snacks that deliver a powerful flavour punch and that are actually good for you), you’ll love DJays Gourmet jerky and dry biltong because they’re authentic. They’re really just beef and spice in a succulent, chewy, tasty bite.
They’re made from pure animal protein – nothing manufactured or processed here – and the ingredients we use are 100% real and the air-drying preservation process is totally natural. DJays Gourmet jerky and dry biltong also don’t have any preservatives or additives which is a clean eating priority.
Here at DJays Gourmet, we make our natural dry biltong and jerky from clean, real ingredients including 100% premium grass-fed Aussie beef.
We’ve used the same traditional South African recipe and time-honoured techniques for close on 30 years to create our authentic, hand-crafted dried meat treats which are known all over Australia as the best there is.
When we make our dry biltong, we marinate the strips of beef in our original spice blend overnight and then air dry them naturally for around 140 hours. This long, slow, natural dehydration process locks in the flavours and guarantees consistent taste and texture, time and time again.
Did you know that cooking meat at high temperatures (for example grilling, searing, roasting and air frying) can change the structure of the protein? Excessive heat can result in nutritional losses and can make the dish harder to digest.
The slow, gentle air-drying process used in our dry biltong production protects the natural integrity of the beef. This ensures the protein remains close to its original form which is exactly what clean eating is all about.
More and more people are moving away from gluten for various reasons, so if you’re always on the lookout for GF snacks that taste awesome, you’ll be happy to earn that our biltong is gluten free.
Having a couple of packets of our gluten free natural beef biltong and jerky in your pantry makes GF snacking simple, easy and deliciously healthy!
When it comes to DJays jerky and dry biltong, you won’t have to decode a confusing array of names, numbers and letters on our nutrition label.
That’s because there are no preservatives, additives or fillers in these products – just pure protein enhanced with our all-natural brine and spice blend. You won’t find anything artificial or processed – so your clean eating conscience can be clean!
It’s safe to say that natural beef jerky and natural dry biltong are smart snack choices when it comes to a clean eating nutritional approach. They provide a single source of natural protein, they’re packed with iron and other essential nutrients and they don’t have the added nasties contained in many processed snacks. And they’re healthier too.
What’s more, dry biltong and jerky have a really long shelf life (remember, they came into being to provide early civilizations with healthy sustenance over extended periods) so they make ideal pantry staples. They’re the ultimate in clean eating convenience.
Getting hold of Australia’s best natural beef jerky and biltong couldn’t be easier. Order online, contact us on 08 9248 8277 or email the team at [email protected] and your pantry will soon be full of the wholesome goodness of DJays Gourmet’s preservative-free dried meat treats.
Biltong aligns well with clean eating principles. It’s made from whole beef, cured in salt, vinegar and spices, then air-dried: nothing processed, no preservatives, no fillers. DJays Gourmet biltong uses 100% grass-fed Australian beef and is gluten-free, making it a straightforward whole-food snack choice for most clean eating approaches.
It depends on how it’s made. Commercial jerky can include artificial flavours, preservatives, added sugars and fillers, which puts it at odds with clean eating. Jerky made from whole beef with only natural marinade ingredients (salt, pepper, vinegar, spices) sits much closer to a whole-food product. Always read the ingredient list: the shorter and more recognisable, the better.
DJays Gourmet’s biltong is air-dried naturally for approximately 140 hours. The slow, gentle drying process protects the natural integrity of the beef, preserving its protein structure in a way that high-heat cooking methods don’t. The exact drying time varies depending on whether you’re making moist, medium dry or dry biltong.
Grass-fed beef is generally leaner than grain-fed alternatives and may have a different nutritional profile, including differing ratios of omega fatty acids. DJays Gourmet uses 100% grass-fed Australian beef across their entire range. For clean eating purposes, the absence of antibiotics and hormones in grass-fed production is often the key concern for consumers.
Biltong originated in South Africa, where Dutch settlers developed it as a way to preserve meat for long journeys. Jerky has roots in South America, where indigenous tribes used similar drying methods to preserve game. Both have been made using essentially the same techniques for centuries, which is part of why they translate so well to clean eating. The methods predate modern food processing entirely.
Arron Zamel has been General Manager of DJays Gourmet since 2015 and under his expert leadership, the company has cemented its reputation as Australia’s leading supplier of packaged jerky and biltong.
His strong family connection to South Africa, his marketing and management degree from Monash University, his technical expertise plus his experience as a successful entrepreneur and import/export business owner made him the ideal candidate for the challenging position.
Additionally, Arron’s innovative approach to management, his proven brand-building credentials, his strong customer focus and youthful energy have ensured that DJays Gourmet’s high-quality biltong and jerky have become Australia's dried meat treats of choice.
He understands traditional South African flavours and the precision techniques required to create truly authentic biltong, jerky and droewors (dried sausage). Part of his job is overseeing operations at DJays' purpose-built facility in Perth, WA where tons of Australian beef goes into making premium dried meat products each month for distribution to retail and wholesale customers across Australia.
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