Is biltong classed as processed meat? The WHO’s definition explained
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In 2015, the World Health Organization's (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) specifically declared processed meats, including biltong, a class 1 carcinogen. Therefore, by the WHO's criteria, biltong is indeed classed as processed meat, putting it in a category of products that have been modified for preservation or flavor.
