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Bak Kwa is an indulgent Singaporean delicacy, steeped in culture, tradition, and artisanal craft. It’s a treat that transcends cultures and is loved by people around the world, both young and old, much like Japan’s mochi, France’s macarons, or Italy’s cannoli.

Product Description:

Singapore-style fire-grilled jerky, also known as Bak Kwa, is a beloved treat and the most popular jerky in the Asia-Pacific region. It is the world’s best-selling pork jerky by volume, enjoyed and shared across generations. Bak Kwa is also a popular gift during festive seasons.

Originating in Singapore, it started being sold by Singapore hawkers almost 100 years ago, in the 1930s. Today, there are more than 1,000 specialty shops selling freshly grilled Bak Kwa across cities in the Asia-Pacific region, including Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan. In recent years, it has also gained popularity in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

According to U.S. Customs, Bak Kwa is the most smuggled meat snack by returning American travelers from the Asia-Pacific region, and frequently confiscated meat product, as meat imports are prohibited in the U.S.

In 2012, Fragrant Jerky introduced this gourmet treat to the American market by opening its first U.S. branch in Los Angeles.

Fragrant Jerky’s Bak Kwa has been voted “Handmade Gift” and Food Category winner three times since 2013 by the Los Angeles Times. It offers a unique and authentic Asian-style jerky, deep in umami flavor, handcrafted and rooted in a 100-year tradition.

Ingredients: 
USDA-certified meat, soy sauce, fish sauce, fruit juice, cane sugar, vegetable juice (no vegetable taste in the product), Oriental and Western aromatic herbs and spices, sea salt, and celery extract.

Products contain no added nitrates or nitrites (preservatives), no artificial colors, and no synthetic additives.

Directions for use:
The products are ready to eat straight from the bag. For that fragrant BBQ aroma and fresh-off-the-grill taste, reheat meat until lukewarm in a microwave for 10-20 seconds.

Product Expiration:
Shelf life: 45 days (the "Use-By" date is printed on the package). When unopened, the product is not affected by hot or cold weather.
Frozen: Can be stored for up to 9 months (reheat in the microwave).
Packing: Multi-layer sealed, oxygen-free food packaging. In compliance with FDA requirements.

Delivery:
Your order will be freshly grilled and shipped the same day with fast delivery, typically 1 to 3 business days. A tracking number will be provided once the shipment is on its way.

Production:
Since 2012, Fragrant Jerky products have been made in our California-licensed and regularly inspected facility in Los Angeles, using high-grade, USDA-certified meat and approved natural ingredients with minimal processing and uncured. Daily production is led by a third-generation Singaporean Bak Kwa master, with State-Certified Food Protection Managers (CFPMs) overseeing food safety.

Highlights:
It takes about 3 pounds of meat to make just 1 pound of our grilled jerky. Every batch is handcrafted through a labor-intensive process that trims away all non-muscle parts (cartilage, silver skin, tendon, etc.), especially with pork, so that you can enjoy every bite of 100% pure lean muscle meat and nothing else.

 

 Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board