Protea Foods

For more than 40 years, Protea Foods has been crafting authentic South African biltong in Melbourne. Family-owned and proudly local, the business combines traditional methods with premium Australian beef to deliver consistently flavourful, air-dried meat snacks. Preparation is hands-on from end to end: topside beef is hand-cut, marinated for over 24 hours in a proprietary spice blend, then hung to slowly air-dry in climate-controlled rooms to lock in tenderness and the beef’s natural flavour.

Protea’s range centres on biltong in multiple formats—slices, stokkies (sticks), and mini-sticks—alongside classic South African droëwors. They emphasise clean ingredients and a higher-protein, lower-carb profile than typical jerky, and they’re upfront about the difference: biltong is air-dried at lower temperatures for days, not oven-dehydrated at high heat. With a purpose-built HACCP facility and national shipping plus supermarket distribution, Protea balances small-batch tradition with reliable scale.

Flavour variety is a strong suit. Beyond the classic “traditional” spice profile, the lineup steps into heat with peri-peri and expands global notes with Spanish paprika and spicy Sichuan in a premium range. Pack formats cover everything from pocket-friendly 30–35g minis to 500g share bags, so you can stock up for the pantry or keep a single-serve on hand. Free delivery kicks in for orders over $100, and standard shipping remains affordable nationwide.

If you’re in Melbourne, you can shop direct at their Cheltenham HQ; otherwise, Protea’s biltong and droëwors are widely available online and at selected Coles, Woolworths, IGAs, and independent stores. It’s a long-running, heritage-rich producer with a loyal following and a clear focus on quality, authenticity, and flavour.

Meats used:

* Beef

Flavours offered:

* Traditional
* Peri Peri
* Spanish Paprika
* Spicy Sichuan
* Barbecue

Sizes:

* 35g
* 50g
* 100g
* 250g
* 500g