Each Î±-amino acid consists of a backbone part that is present in all the amino acid types, and a side chain that is unique to each type of residue. An exception from this rule is proline, where the hydrogen atom is replaced by a bond to the side chain.any proteins contain only amino acids and no other chemical groups, and they are called simple proteins. However, other kind of proteins yield, on hydrolysis, some other chemical component in addition to amino acids and they are called conjugated proteins.
â¢ BILTONG (noun). The noun BILTONG has 1 sense: 1. meat that is salted and cut into strips and dried in the sun. Familiarity information: BILTONG used as a noun is very rare.
Biltong is prepared with cuts of meat that follow the grain of the meat. These pieces are washed in vinegar and then hung dried after application of spices. Once dried, biltong is relished as a snack and carried by hunters, campers, and sports lovers to stadiums. Biltong tastes great just taken along with beer.Jerky. Jerky is a form of dried meat that is trimmed to remove all fat and then dried in the air to remove all moisture. Dehydration of meat that takes place helps in preservation. The meat is washed with vinegar and salt is applied so that bacteria do not soil the meat. Biltong is much thicker than jerky and sometimes can replace whole meal. â¢ Jerky can be made without washing with vinegar, whereas biltong preparation requires marinating with vinegar. â¢ Biltong is more popular in South Africa, whereas jerky is more common in US. â¢ Biltong is also used as a teething aid for toddlers.