Are Biltong & Droewors the Best Keto Snacks?

The best keto snacks aren't always easy to find, most options are loaded with sugar, fillers, or carbs that kick you out of ketosis before you even realize it. Biltong and droewors are different.

Zero sugar, high protein, and actually satisfying between meals. Nicole from @OhMyKeto, who lost 92 lbs in one year on keto, breaks down why these two South African beef snacks are her go-to, and what makes keto work when you're not at home with a meal prepped fridge.

Hey guys! My name is Nicole and you may know me as @OhMyKeto on Instagram. I have been eating keto for almost 2 years now and I lost 92 lbs in one year with the keto diet alone.

What is the Keto Diet?

The keto diet is a low carb and high fat way of eating that allows the body to enter into a state known as ketosis. Ketosis allows your body to run on fat instead of glucose like on the standard American diet.

When your body uses fat as its primary source of energy, you no longer experience brain fog or sluggish days and depression, instead you feel full of energy and always ready to tackle the day. 

Oh, and did I mention it's the best way to burn stored fat that's been hanging around for years?! The keto diet consists of healthy fats like ghee, avocado, coconut oil and butter as well as delicious cuts of meats (like Spicy Biltong) paired with low carb veggies (think green and leafy!)

What are the best keto snacks?

One of the most common questions I get asked is what snacks are good when you are eating a keto diet. This is where meal prepping really comes in handy but that's not always practical for everyone.

I personally love to always have some Ayoba-Yo Biltong and Droewors on hand. These high protein beef snacks are full of explosive flavor and they contain zero sugar which makes them the perfect snack on a keto diet.

Not only do I love them, but my kids adore them as well. They are perfect for after soccer practice, as a snack while hiking and even as a quick bite before heading to the grocery store (never shop hungry, friends!) I've tried many different types of beef jerky and Ayoba-Yo always takes the cake. Maybe that's because Ayoba-Yo isn't just jerky...it's biltong, and it's incredible.

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Frequently asked questions

Are biltong and droewors actually keto-friendly?

Yes. Both are made from beef with no added sugar, which is the main thing to watch on keto. Most commercial beef jerky has sugar in the marinade — biltong and droewors don't. Check the label on any brand you buy, but Ayoba-Yo's versions are zero sugar and low carb across the board.

What's the difference between biltong and droewors?

Biltong is sliced dried beef — thicker, chewier, more like a snack you pull apart. Droewors is a thin air-dried beef stick made from spiced sausage. Both are South African, both are cured without sugar. Droewors is easier to eat on the go; biltong has more texture and tends to be more filling per ounce.

How much protein is in biltong compared to regular beef jerky?

Biltong generally has more protein per ounce than standard beef jerky because it's not padded with sugar or marinade. A typical 1 oz serving of biltong lands around 16–18g of protein depending on the cut, while jerky often runs 9–12g with added carbs on top. For keto, that ratio matters.