A Beginner’s Guide to South African Groceries

South African groceries include distinctive snacks, pantry essentials, beverages and traditional favourites. If you are exploring South African food for the first time, this guide will help you understand some of the main product categories available from Welkom USA.

Biltong and Drywors

Biltong is seasoned, air-dried meat available in different cuts, flavours and levels of dryness. Drywors is a dried sausage with its own texture and seasoning.

Both are traditional Southern African snacks. Review each product page for its ingredients, package size, flavour and availability.

Rusks

Rusks are twice-baked biscuits traditionally dipped into tea or coffee. Different recipes and flavours are available, making rusks an approachable option for someone trying South African groceries for the first time.

South African Snacks and Sweets

South African snacks include chips, savoury snacks, biscuits, chocolates and sweets. Trying a combination of sweet and savoury products is an easy way to experience a wider selection of flavours.

Pantry Staples

South African pantry staples include products such as maize meal, sauces, seasonings, spreads and other everyday grocery essentials.

Individual product pages provide more information about ingredients, preparation instructions and package sizes where available.

South African Beverages

Teas, soft drinks, cordials and drink mixes can be enjoyed on their own or paired with South African meals and snacks. Rusks are traditionally enjoyed with a hot beverage such as tea or coffee.

What Should a Beginner Try First?

A first South African grocery order could include:

• One biltong or drywors product

• A packet of rusks

• One sweet snack

• One savoury snack

• A pantry staple

• A South African beverage

Choose products according to your personal preferences and review the product information if you have allergies or dietary requirements.

Where Can I Buy South African Groceries in the USA?

Welkom USA offers South African groceries for online ordering within the United States. Product availability can change, so browse the current collections to see the available flavours, package sizes and options.

Explore our biltong, rusks, South African snacks, pantry staples and food and beverages collections to begin.