How to store your sliced biltong and keep it free from mould.
Biltong is made from beef, salt, vinegar and spices. It is a natural product, and should be stored and cared for accordingly.
Keeping your biltong in a cool dry place and allowing airflow around the biltong will help it last longer.
Please consider than during the colder months your house or apartment is warmer than usual and although it may seem cool in your house, it may be far too warm to store your biltong and this can create conditions for mould to form, if not stored correctly.
You can keep your biltong in a dry brown paper bag, like a bread bag, once you have opened the packaging. Or after you have opened the packet you can also you can keep your biltong in a dry wooden bowl and keep it covered with a cloth or paper towel.
Mould is biltong’s biggest enemy. Mould will form if there is moisture and or no air-circulation around the biltong. You can mix the biltong around every day or two to disrupt the environment and allow in fresh air. Mould can occur very quickly so keep a close eye on your biltong.
Allowing airflow around your biltong (sliced, whole pieces or snap sticks) is the best way to extend the shelf life. Biltong can last up to 7 days before mould can start to creep in.
You can keep biltong in the fridge if it is vacuum sealed. Use before the best before date on the packet. If you leave biltong in an open plastic bag it will form mould quicker than if kept in a paper bag.
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