How To Find If The Biltong Is Not Fresh? seonorth, July 29, 2022 Biltong is a South African staple, but it’s still new to some people. If you haven’t tried biltong or if you don’t know how to tell when your biltong auckland has gone bad, then read on. I am going to show you how to find out if the biltong is not fresh and what signs to look out for. Does the biltong have a good smell? If your biltong smells like a good kind of meat, you can be confident that it is not bad. There are several things that might cause this, but they are all very good things. The best thing to do is to just eat it and enjoy it! If you smell vinegar, however, then chances are that your biltong is going to be bad and should be thrown out immediately. The same happens for best beef jerky. Vinegar has a pretty distinct smell, and if you detect any hint of it on your biltong, then there’s no point in trying to salvage it because there’s nothing wrong with throwing away food instead of risking illness or death by eating something rotten (just kidding about the death part). Finally, if your biltong smells like a wet dog wrapped in dirty clothes inside the trunk of a car during the summertime (which has been sitting out in direct sunlight for two days), then yes, indeedy—that means that something is definitely wrong with how old your meat has gotten before being processed into delicious dried strips which will last forever if stored properly at room temperature without refrigeration until eaten within two weeks after opening as per manufacturer recommendations printed clearly on the label which reads “USE BY DATE” specifically around expiration date, so consumers know exactly when a product goes bad before wasting money. How does it feel to the touch? To find out if the biltong auckland is not fresh, you should feel it. It should be firm and not soft or hard. It should not be sticky or dry either. If it feels moist to the touch, then you have some good biltong on your hands! Can you see any mould on it? If you see any sign of mould on the biltong, there is a good chance that it has been poorly stored or is not of very high quality. Most people think that mould is a sign of spoilage, but this can be inaccurate. The biltong will still be edible and safe to eat even if there are moulds growing on it because they grow slowly. If you do spot moulds, then it’s best to discard the biltong as they may have been poorly stored or were not made using high-quality meat. Is it still fresh? In order to find out if it is not fresh, you must look at the texture. If it is dry and hard, it is not fresh. If it is too soft, then maybe it was made with water or some other liquid, and this will make the biltong softer than normal. The next thing to do is smell your biltong. If they smell bad, they are definitely not fresh. The best way to find out if your biltong is fresh is to do a checklist. To find out if your biltong is fresh, there are a few checks you can do. Look for mould. If you see any green or black marks on the biltong, it’s not fresh. Smell it. Does the smell make you want to throw up in your mouth? That’s an indication that it’s gone bad. Touch it! Does it feel sticky or slimy? It might be expired or made with inferior meat (which is why we recommend buying quality cuts from reputable butchers). Check the expiry date on your packet of biltong; if this has passed, chances are that all the meat inside will be either too dry or mouldy and unedible by now. Conclusion It is important to note that not all biltong is the same. Some will have a stronger taste than others, and some are drier than others. If you find that your biltong does not have the same flavour or texture as it used to, then it may be time for you to try something else! Author seonorth View all posts