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Are your sausages gluten free, and do they contain preservatives?

All our sausages are gluten-free and contain no preservatives, fillers or other rubbish. They're made of meat and the respective spices and seasonings for each flavour.

What it's in your smoked products?

All our Smoked Ham and Bacon products are artificial nitrate and gluten-free. They are cured using beetroot extract, a natural nitrate source. The ingredients of our cure are;. salt, sugar, mineral salts, antioxidants and beetroot powder

How is the meat packed?

All our meat is packed into cryovac (vacuum-packed) packaging to maintain quality. All of our products are packed into portions that suit various households. The specific sizes are listed on our products, or if you have a query about a particular pro

Why is everything frozen?

We know that fresh food straight from the paddock to plate is important to you. As a small business, we are busy breeding, growing, and processing to keep up with demand. Freezing our meat is the solution to ensuring we are as efficient as possible a

How long do frozen products last in the freezer?

Our products all have a best-before date, and I can assure you that we have eaten frozen products that were still fine long after that date. The only variable that will change the best-before date is if the bag loses its seal and lets air in, after w

What is the best method for defrosting meat?

The best method for defrosting your meat is in the fridge. If you have left it a bit late the next best option is to place your cryovac bag in a sink filled with tap water. Every half an hour, drain the water and refresh with new water until your mea

Can I thaw out meat and re-freeze it?

We’ve all put meat out to defrost for dinner and had the meal planning de-railed by an unforeseen event or an impromptu invitation. Many of us have come to believe that defrosted meat cannot be re-frozen. From a safety point of view, the Food Safety

How old are the animals when your process them?

Beef Cattle - 24 - 36 months of age. Pigs - 5 - 6 months of age. Chickens - 6 - 8 weeks of age

Is your beef aged at all?

No, we don't currently age our beef. It is usually cut and bagged within 3 - 12 days of processing.

Does freezing the meat affect the nutritional density of it?

No, freezing does not impact the nutritional density of the beef.