The Office Snack Upgrade: Why Biltong Belongs On Your Desk

What’s your style when it comes to office snacking?  Are you a generous sharer or do you hide a secret stash for stealthy undercover nibbling? Maybe your tactic is to hover around patiently until a colleague offers you some of their treats?

Workplace treats – ho hum or so yum?

Regardless of your snacking strategy, you’re probably aware that there’s an unofficial snack leaderboard which includes nuts, crisps, biscuits and chocolate as well as protein and muesli bars, crackers, cheese, roasted legumes, dried and fresh fruit as well as home-baked sweet treats – but even the good stuff can get a bit repetitive.

Enter biltong.  This savoury treat is an absolute game-changer when it comes to workplace snacks – and we’ll explain why.

Why choose biltong as your workplace snack

Beef biltong is everything you want from a snack. 

It’s full of flavour, convenient, mess-free, doesn’t need to be kept in the fridge and it has an extended shelf-life – and what’s more, it packs a powerful punch in terms of an energy and brain boost.

Biltong’s impressive CV makes it a serious contender for the top spot on the office snack leaderboard and is guaranteed to earn you some extra points among your colleagues.

Upgrade your office snack selection – why biltong is a top choice

We unpack what makes biltong the star of the show in terms of workplace snacks and why you need to keep a packet at your desk. 

By way of background, biltong is a traditional South African dried meat snack made from dehydrating chunks of lean meat (usually beef) that have been lightly brined and spiced.  The product’s natural air-drying production process preserves the nutrients and results in a product that is deliciously succulent, savoury, healthy and very moreish.

It’s a protein-rich food, stacked with amino acids and other nutrients which are essential for the body’s effective functioning.

And when you choose a premium product like DJays Gourmet beef biltong, you’re guaranteed that it’s made from the finest natural ingredients including 100% grass-fed Aussie beef.

Here’s why biltong belongs on your desk

Helps maintain energy levels                 

Protein-rich biltong is digested slowly, resulting in a steady, consistent release of energy – unlike sugar and carb-heavy foods which can give you unstable highs and lows.

Helps prevent office fatigue

The vitamin B12 and niacin contained in biltong boost your nervous system and help ward off that 3pm slump.  Say goodbye to desperate dashes to the vending machine and hello to all-day alertness.  Learn more about the science behind the snack here.

Provides a brain boost

Biltong is rich in iron which is essential for optimising the transport of oxygen around the body, helping to keep your cognitive functions sharp.

Helps ward off office lurgies

Biltong also contains zinc which acts like a bodyguard for your immune system.  When your colleagues are sneezing and sniffing, your trusty bag of biltong can help keep you strong.

Keeps you feeling fuller for longer

No more sugar cravings or snack regrets.  The protein in biltong takes longer to digest than carbs or fat, so you’ll feel satisfied for longer and less likely to give in to unhealthy temptations.

It’s the ultimate convenience snack

Biltong is naturally preserved through dehydration convenience and doesn’t need to be kept in a fridge.  It has an extended shelf life, there are no crumbs or sticky residue so it’s the ultimate ‘no fuss, no mess’ snack for a desk drawer.

It’s a healthier alternative

Many traditional snack options – even the ‘healthy’ ones like protein and nut bars – can have hidden nasties.  For example, some snack bars, whilst being protein-forward, also contain significant amounts of sugar.  Many traditional office snacks are also highly processed and contain saturated fats as well as preservatives and excess salt.   When you buy biltong from a reputable supplier like DJays, you can trust that it is natural and nutritious and is one of the best high-protein snacks to support a healthy lifestyle.

Biltong can also win friends and influence people

You may be surprised at fast you move up the office popularity ratings when you bring a packet of biltong to your office.  Workplace whispers travel quickly so it should come as no surprise that your colleagues emerge from all corners and linger around your desk, hoping to score a bite of this succulent, savoury treat!

A last word on why biltong belongs on your desk

From a workplace perspective, there’s no better snack option. 

Biltong is the complete package in terms of flavour, nutrition, versatility and lifestyle benefits – and is the perfect choice for an office snack.  The benefits of eating protein-forward foods like biltong include increased and more stable energy levels, more effective physical and cognitive functioning and a strong immune response.  Add convenience and portability to the mix (and let’s not forget social pulling power), and it’s clear that biltong is at the very top of the office snack leaderboard.

Buy your beef biltong online and have it delivered to your office via our fast door-to-door shipping or check out our extensive network of retail distributors.  Remember, DJays makes the best biltong in Australia, so when you bring a packet to the workplace, you know it’ll be the best in the business!