As an ex South African who is very fond of biltong and droewoers, I was extremely excited to trying this particular brand. I thought the flavor / taste was pretty authentic but was extremely disappointed in the contents of the package. The product is expensive but this would have been justified if I actually received proper slices of biltong. The package contents were about 50% slices biltong and the other 50% consisted of “biltong dust” Please slice your biltong manually versus using an electric biltong slicer - it’s not pleasant paying for biltong sawdust/ powder.
Update: I came home today and was surprised to find a package from Ayoba-Yo containing a replacement package(s) of biltong and a note from Wian explaining possible causes for the biltong fluff. I am extremely impressed with this company and their customer service. Needless to say, the biltong tasted great and the contents were plentiful and fluff free. They have certainly won me over with their customer service and I will not hesitate to order from them again and I am changing my original rating to 5 star
I have been lucky to visit South Africa a few times in my life. What is not lucky is coming home to the United States and craving biltong. Biltong is a magical, sugar-free, barely processed jerky and once you try it, you will never want to eat American beef jerky again. Biltong made in South Africa cannot be imported to the States, which is probably the saddest thing ever. I have searched for the perfect recreation of what I have eaten while road tripping through the Karoo, and I haven't found anything that can match it. Until I got this Ayoba-Yo Biltong delivered to my door yesterday. My search is over. Ayoba-Yo is a match to the biltong in my memories. The meat is sliced thin and perfect for snacking. It is fresh, doesn't contain any gross preservatives, and the flavors are the perfect traditional blend. Try this biltong and make the switch, you won't be disappointed!
My dad is from South Africa and has always told me how much he enjoyed biltong and how he misses it being in the U.S., so when I ran across this on Amazon.com I had to get him some. He absolutely loves it. Whenever I can't figure out what gift to get him for Father's Day or his birthday I order a few bags of this biltong and I always get a "thank you" call from him when it arrives.
When I first opened the package the smell surprised me. If you’re looking for typical, this isn’t for you. This is not a standard bag of “jerky”. This is biltong. When I took the first bite I was put off by the blend of seasonings. The meat was in small very thin strips or thin chunks. The meat was easy to bite through. The meat was clean and not greasy! But the blend of spices????? It didn’t seem right. I closed the bag, put it in the cupboard and quickly realized I had a problem.
Fifteen minutes later I was craving a piece. Ok...ok...the rest of the bag over the next 1/2 hour. Something about the spices, the texture and the smell! I have already ordered another bag.
So, the question everyone keeps asking. IS IT BETTER THAN JERKY? The answer is, “No, but it is different than jerky.”
To steal from a famous fast food chain...”Ayobo-Yo Biltong is different, different is good.”
I bought this"jerky" because it promised a unique experience with no carbs. What it delivers is a high quality snack that is so tender and easy to chew that you can't really describe it as jerky. The texture is unique and the flavor has a smooth heat that builds up in your mouth. The more you chew it, the more this heat develops. It's not a scorching heat but more of a background warmth that builds up slightly and lingers on your palette.
Containing no carbs, this is a great Keto and Paleo friendly snack that adds a welcome bit of variety from the usual fare. Because it is grass fed beef, it contains CLA, which is very beneficial for individuals who are taking these dietary journeys.
This was a high quality and unique experience.
Feature Product
- A FRESH APPROACH TO JERKY! Unlike beef jerkey that is cooked at a low temperature and loaded with sugar and artificial flavors, our grass fed biltong is hand dried for fourteen days leaving it naturally tender, like a perfectly aged steak, and easy to chew.
- MORE PROTEIN! If you've been looking for a natural alternative to protein shakes and other muscle fuel, there is no better substitute than our grass fed biltong. Our drying process leads to more protein per ounce than other meat snacks.
- SUGAR FREE! Because our unique family recipe is sugar free, you can make it part of a healthy diet. This means no sugar rushes or mood swings, and a thinner belly.
- KETO & PALEO! Our Biltong is the first and only Keto & Paleo Certified Biltong. These Beef Snacks are also perfect for the Whole 30 Diet. Not only are they super tasty, they are good for you too!
- NATURAL BEEF FLAVOR! The problem with other meat snacks is that the flavor is overpowered by barbecue, teriyaki, or soy sauce. Our biltong allows you to enjoy your favorite cut of steak 24/7 in the convenience of a to-go-package.
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Want to Know Why So Many Amazon Customers All Over America LOVE The AYOBA-YO Biltong Recipe? Here's Why! "Really tender and worlds better then jerky!", "Real cuts of meat' and no sugar!! Yay!", "Great protein without all the sugar", "Fantastic flavors and just a little bit of heat. Just like I've enjoyed in South Africa", "Containing no carbs, this is a great Keto and Paleo friendly snack!". WHY CHANGE A WINNING FORMULA? Proudly made in the USA with our authentic South African family recipe and air-drying method that our ancestors have been using for over 400 years. PERFECTLY PALEO! Our Grass Fed Biltong is made with only the finest cuts of pasture raised beef and a few natural spices. By leaving all the chemicals for the jerky makers, we can truly achieve a perfectly paleo snack. KETOGENIC REVOLUTION! By eating our Biltong which contains healthy fats, tons of protein and zero carbs, the body can achieve ketosis where energy comes from ketone bodies in the blood, rather than from glucose. Here's What an Amazon Customer Recently Said: "Finally a great jerky with no sugar added. If you are on a low carb diet this is a big win as every other one I found had sugar. Throw in the unique South African process and flavors and this is a winner. Low sugar diet or not, this is a great tasting protein snack." 100% GUARANTEE! You risk absolutely nothing. We are so confident that you will love our biltong that our product comes with a 100% no-nonsense money back guarantee. Taste it and see for yourself. Your search for "the BEST BILTONG" in America is finally over! With so many five star reviews, you can trust that Amazon customers agree.
I lived in Southern Africa in the late 80’s and was able to travel extensively throughout South Africa. I remember the first time I tried Biltong and how different it was from US Jerky. Needles to say, I was hooked!
I have longed for the authentic biltong of those day so when I saw this on Amazon I had to try it. When it arrived I had to hide it from my wife but when finally able to find a moment when she was not around I opened the package and shared it with my teenage daugher. What is the verdict? Well, it is as close as it gets withouth actually flying to South Africa and buying it from the butcher who slices it freshly in front of you. My daughter also loved it.
Though a bit pricey, I recommed it.
Biltong is perfect for padkos* when you're on the go! You can also eat it while you're sitting at your desk at work. Or watching TV at home. Or outside while taking a hike.
Although this is made in the USA, it is clearly authentic South African in flavour. Could I love it more? Maybe, if it were made of ostrich meat, but I'm guessing this is hard to come by on this side of the Atlantic. (If the manufacturer wants to make some venison biltong, I will be an official taste-tester. Just let me know - I will be right over. In six weeks, or however long it takes to your product.)
* Snack that you eat in the car. Literally road food. (Not road kill.)
** Really delicious.
This is FABULOUS. So much better than anything else out there it's amazing. I will never buy anything else again. The meat is so tender, sliced thinly or made into a delicious stick. I have tried every "natural" "organic" jerky I could find. I was ready to give up on jerky, even though it can, in theory, provide such a great hit of protein on the go. It's obvious Ayoba-Yo uses the best ingredients available. They don't have to cover them up with a lot of salt and things that taste weird. The others, even the ones that say they're natural, are still loaded with salt, full of gristle, obviously sub-standard meats were used in the other guys products. I'm totally serious about Ayoba-Yo, it makes a great tasting, nutritious meal and you feel good after you eat it. I usually avoid leaving reviews. This is a product I want to see around for a long time, so I want to support them anyway I can. What they're doing matters to those of us trying to stay healthy. The way to keep them is to buy their products. I plan to do my part.
Maybe I got a bad batch, but these were not spicy at all and the texture was strange for beef jerky. Almost squishy and slimy.
1/26 Edit: Ayoba-yo sent me a replacement after seeing my original review. This new bag is leaps and bounds better than the one I originally got. Has a nice tender, but firm feel to it. The spice is much better, too. I must have gotten a bad batch the first time, because this one is great! And a big shout out to Wian and the team at Ayoba-yo. This is a company that cares about satisfying the customer and ensuring a quality product.
I found this item to be very tasty.I would not describe it as spicy, at all, if you equate spicy with heavily spiced heat. It is flavorful, however, and nicely so. You can see my other reviews to gauge my interpretation of spicy. This is not it, but I enjoyed it, and I enjoyed my experience doing business with the seller. I misread the expiration date on the bag, which was 100% my fault.The item was well in date and fresh and moist tasting. My one date-related question was politely answered in seconds. I would buy this again for a jerky lover. Jalapeño is about the spice level. It doesn't taste like jalapeños, but this would be my rating on the heat scale if I were equating out to peppers. It was quite tasty really.
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