The word ‘venison’ is derived from the Latin word venari which means to hunt or pursue and as such has been part of our history since the beginning of time. While venison was a staple food for the Khoisan people and the Voortrekkers; today it is a speciality meat sought after not only for its unique and delicious taste, but also for its nutrient-rich qualities and low fat content making it a healthy source of ever-important protein in our diets.

And if you’re wondering about the exact nutritional value of venison, try these facts and figures taken from a recent article posted on LIVESTRONG.com: An 85 gram portion of roasted venison contains 140 calories and less than 1 gram of fat, while 85 grams of beef steak contains 179 calories and 7.6 grams of fat – 3 grams of which are saturated fat. In addition venison is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals; the same 85 grams of venison can supply 10 percent of your recommended dietary allowance for thiamine; 15 percent for zinc; 20 percent for iron and phosphorus; and 30 percent for riboflavin, niacin and vitamin B-12 – all essential elements needed by the brain and body to perform optimally.

With so many benefits, and as a leading wholesale meat supplier to the Western Cape, N1 Restaurant Suppliers provide a wide variety of high-quality venison meats – these include Warthog, Springbok, Kudu, Blesbok and Impala. They also offer a venison mince which is ideal for a gamey cottage pie or African-style meatballs.

N1 handpick only the best suppliers with the majority of their game coming from Namibia, and then the Karoo. Hunting can be done all year round, but the lion’s share is done during the winter months which means that although N1 offer their range of venison throughout the year, costs can fluctuate due to the seasonality of procuring the meat.

For more on the merits of this great meat and the high-quality range to choose from, call N1 today – they’d love to hear from you.