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In the lead up to World Bacon Day, (31st August), Australian family-owned premium smallgoods business, Gamze Smokehouse, announces the launch of its exclusive 24ct creation, Gamze Gold Bacon.

Gamze Gold Bacon, oozing in opulence and quality, is ethically sourced and boasts a chemical-free production process, and sets a new all-time high standard for gourmet bacon, making it the ideal and unique gift for Father’s Day.

With only 400 units available Australia wide and only 40 coming to Tugun Market Co., Gamze Gold Bacon is a highly exclusive offering, retailing at $100 per 400 gm pack – 200 grams in loin bacon and 200 grams in streaky bacon.

This exclusive offering combines traditional craftsmanship, industry-leading sustainable practices, with luxurious ingredients, resulting in an extraordinary bacon experience.

The vision behind Gamze Gold Bacon

Brendan Gamze, Director, Gamze Smokehouse, says, "At Gamze Smokehouse, we strive to innovate and elevate every product we create and with Gamze Gold Bacon, our goal was to produce something truly extraordinary that would delight and surprise our customers. This bacon is not just food; it's a celebration of quality and craftsmanship."

The finest ingredients

Gamze Gold Bacon begins with heritage breed black pigs raised using free range regenerative farming methods.

For the final six weeks, the pigs, multi-award-winning Limestone Pork from the Limestone Coast in South Australia, are finished on a diet of acorns and macadamia nuts, ensuring a rich and unique flavour profile.

"We are committed to sustainable and ethical farming practices and the quality of our ingredients is paramount, and it shines through in every mouthful of our bacon.

“The brine used for curing the bacon features Three Bays mineral water, Australian Manuka Honey, and Murray River Pink Salt and these ingredients were chosen for their purity and exceptional qualities, contributing to the unparalleled taste and texture of our bacon. The final product is then garnished with gold flakes to deliver the full opulent experience.” Brendan said.

Artisanal craftsmanship

The bacon undergoes a meticulous cold smoking process, double-smoked with retired wine barrels for over 16 hours.

Brendan says, "Our smoking techniques are a blend of tradition and innovation and we use retired wine barrels to impart a distinct, rich flavour that is truly unique to Gamze Gold Bacon."

"The presentation is as luxurious as the product itself with gold flakes. We wanted to create an experience that starts the moment you see the packaging."

The ultimate Father's Day gift

"This is a gift that speaks volumes about appreciation and luxury," Brendan said. "It's perfect for Father’s Day, a way to treat dads to something truly special and memorable. Picture creating a five-star BLT or the ultimate bacon and eggs for breakfast for dad.”

Commitment to quality and sustainability

Like all Gamze products, Gamze Gold Bacon is nitrate-free, preserving its natural taste and health benefits.

"We prioritise health and natural ingredients, using vegetable extract as a preservative aligns with our commitment to providing the best possible product to our customers."

“All our products are free-range, gluten-free and hand-crafted, reflecting our dedication to quality and authenticity. We believe in using locally grown ingredients, low food miles, and making everything by hand in small batches.” Brendan says.

“Unlike many others in the industry, we avoid using chemical sodium nitrite (250) in the curing process, replacing it with a natural nitrite extracted from celery which ensures that our products are free from unnecessary additives and preservatives.

"By also sourcing locally, we can guarantee the quality and traceability of our ingredients, offering our customers peace of mind and a truly authentic taste experience.”