Key things to know D.Jays Gourmet has been making beef jerky, biltong, and droewors from their HACCP-accredited facility in Malaga, Perth since 1999. This post walks through the production process, from slicing and marinating premium Australian beef to overnight dehydration, hand-chopping, and packaging, and explains why keeping everything in-house means tighter quality control and a […]
Key things to know D.Jays Gourmet started in a Perth home kitchen in 1985 and has grown into a nationally distributed brand, but the focus on local is still built into how the business operates. This post covers why they only use Australian beef, how the Malaga factory employs local staff, what fresh products are […]
Key things to know D.Jays Gourmet jerky and biltong are available beyond their Perth factory and online store. You’ll find them at service stations, liquor retailers, supermarkets, and convenience chains across Australia. This post lists the major stockist networks and explains how new retail partners can get in touch. Need to get your hands on […]
Are you a 3pm ‘slumper’? The mid-afternoon slump is that dead zone between lunch and supper when our energy levels drop, we feel lethargic and can’t focus properly – and when it happens, our natural instinct is to fuel up with a snack to get back on track. But that’s where danger lurks. The snacks […]
Key things to know D.Jays General Manager Arron Zamel answers the most common questions about their beef jerky and biltong, covering everything from how the two products differ, what’s actually in them, how long they keep, whether they’re safe for kids and dogs, and how the company runs its day-to-day operations. If you’ve got a […]
Key things to know This is a fun one. D.Jays Gourmet matches biltong and jerky flavour preferences to personality types: traditional flavour fans are steady and practical, chilli lovers are bold risk-takers, smoky fans lean toward the outdoors, and mango chilli people are the kind who like to keep everyone guessing. Pick your flavour, see […]
With over 7 600 million square kilometres to explore in this great southern land – a car journey is a way of life in Australia. Planning your road trip snacks But as anyone who has been on a road trip knows all too well – choosing the right snacks is as important as filling the […]
Key things to know Kids need protein for growth and development, but most grab-and-go snacks are heavy on carbs and light on nutrition. This post lists 19 high-protein snack ideas for children, from hard-boiled eggs and Greek yoghurt to beef jerky and hummus, that are quick to prep and easy to include in lunchboxes or […]
Key things to know Beef jerky and biltong make a genuinely solid Easter snack: high in protein, low in fat, and satisfying enough to take the edge off the urge to reach for more chocolate. This post makes the case for adding some savoury protein to your Easter spread, without telling anyone they can’t enjoy […]
Key things to know Biltong has travelled well beyond its South African origins. Driven partly by diaspora communities and partly by a growing appetite for high-protein, natural snacks, it’s now widely available across Australia through supermarkets, service stations and online. This post looks at how a preserved meat tradition born out of necessity became a […]
Key things to know Jerky and biltong fit neatly into most popular eating approaches: keto, paleo, carnivore, intermittent fasting, and calorie-controlled diets all benefit from a high-protein, low-carb snack that doesn’t require refrigeration. This post matches dried meat snacks to different dietary lifestyles and explains why protein between meals tends to outperform carb-heavy alternatives. Whatever […]
Some like it hot. Others like to experiment and spice things up while there are those who prefer to play it safe. Some people’s tastes sway towards the exotic while for others, a little smoke is enough to get them firing on all cylinders. We’re talking about jerky of course, and we’re talking about all […]