Does it come with instructions? I have a dehydrator which is suitable for drying but need to know the ratio of spice to meat + vinegar/water to use

Yes it does. But you need to convert quantities as its done per 10kg of meat. It makes the best biltong ever!

Does the spice have an expiry date?

I cannot be absolutely sure, but my guess is that dried spices last a very long time. I have this mixed spice in my cupboard and have been using the same batch for several years to make biltong, but mixed with other stuff as the Freddy Hirsch recipe is a bit too salty for my liking.

Is the spice meant to be white/pale? My usual space is much darker.

Not that I am aware of it mine was a dark blend of spice

What vinegar do you guys use? In uk so what would you recomend off the shelf in Tesco?

Try this: 80% balsamic vinegar to 20% Worcester sauce, this mix has produced nothing but positive comments from people that have eaten my tong.

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🌍 Taste the authentic South African biltong revolution!

SAVORY SPICE SYMPHONY - Experience a perfectly balanced blend featuring zesty white pepper and aromatic coriander.
TRUSTED HERITAGE BRAND - Crafted by Freddy Hirsch, a name synonymous with premium South African flavors.
GENEROUS 1 KG BULK PACK - Stock up and never run out of your go-to biltong spice blend.
ELEVATE YOUR BILTONG GAME - Unlock authentic South African spice mastery with Freddy Hirsch.
VERSATILE CULINARY ESSENTIAL - Ideal for seasoning game meats, adding gourmet flair to your charcuterie.

Freddy Hirsch Original Biltong Spice is a 1 kg premium seasoning blend from South Africa, featuring a savory mix of white pepper and coriander designed specifically for game biltong. Packaged in a convenient bag, it’s suitable for vegetarians and crafted by the trusted Freddy Hirsch brand, perfect for elevating your homemade dried meat experience.

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C**W

Spot on original biltong taste.

Used this for my first ever batch of home-made biltong and have nothing but praise for it. The blend is perfect and just the right amount of everything in it. Have been complimented non-stop on how tasty the biltong I made is and have been told it tastes even better than most UK saffa shops!! Bought another 4.5kg of Topside today and tomorrow shall be making more using this great spice. A real winner.

31.10.2018

E**I

All parcels starred

All excellent

27.07.2025

D**B

Decent Seasoning

Followed the recipe and made nice Biltong, it was a bit too salty for my taste. Going to use a bit less next time and add a bit of none salted spice to the mix.

2.11.2020

C**S

An excellent item

I love this item, the flavours are original as I remembered them, the best spice ever, I will continue supporting this seller, thank you

3.07.2023

T**T

Yum

Great fast service

12.05.2025

F**R

WHAT IS THE BEST BEFORE DATE

Freddy Hirsch biltong spice is probably the best spice you can buy in uk which fully replicates a South African biltong flavour. It's fantastic!I just wish the seller would tell me what the 'best before date' is, of the current batch he's selling. Because it does deteriorate and 1KG of spice is a alot to get through for one family in a short space of time!!Please tell me...........

7.02.2023

B**N

Best biltong spice

Having used lots of different spices- this is the best one I have ever used and won’t use any other now. Would highly recommend

2.03.2024

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Product Dimensions	5.6 x 22.5 x 19.6 cm; 1 kg
Allergen Information	Contains: Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Weight	1 Kilograms
Units	1000.0 gram
Manufacturer contact	Unit 5 Hovefields Court, Hovefields Avenue, Basildon, SS13 1EB
Country of origin	South Africa
Brand	Freddy Hirsch
Cuisine	South African
Format	dried
Speciality	suitable_for_vegetarians
Package Information	Bag
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Freddy HirschOriginal Biltong Spice 1 kg

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