Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle, particularly skeletal muscle. source
Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle, particularly skeletal muscle.
Humans have been eating beef since prehistoric times. source
Humans have been eating beef since prehistoric times.
Beef is a source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients. source
Beef is a source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients.
Beef skeletal muscle meat can be cut into roasts, short ribs or steak (filet mignon, sirloin steak, rump steak, rib steak, rib eye steak, hanger steak, etc.). source
Beef skeletal muscle meat can be cut into roasts, short ribs or steak (filet mignon, sirloin steak, rump steak, rib steak, rib eye steak, hanger steak, etc.).
Some cuts are processed (corned beef or beef jerky), and trimmings, usually mixed with meat from older, leaner cattle, are ground, minced or used in sausages. source
Some cuts are processed (corned beef or beef jerky), and trimmings, usually mixed with meat from older, leaner cattle, are ground, minced or used in sausages.
The bones are used for making beef stock. source
The bones are used for making beef stock.
Beef from steers and heifers is very similar. source
Beef from steers and heifers is very similar.
Cattle raised for beef may be allowed to roam free on grasslands. source
Cattle raised for beef may be allowed to roam free on grasslands.
Beef is the third most widely consumed meat in the world, accounting for about 25% of meat production worldwide, after pork and poultry at 38% and 30% respectively. source
Beef is the third most widely consumed meat in the world, accounting for about 25% of meat production worldwide, after pork and poultry at 38% and 30% respectively.
In absolute numbers, the United States, Brazil, and the People's Republic of China are the world's three largest consumers of beef. source
In absolute numbers, the United States, Brazil, and the People's Republic of China are the world's three largest consumers of beef.
Cows are considered holy in the culture of India and there are restrictions on selling and consumption of beef in much of India source
Cows are considered holy in the culture of India and there are restrictions on selling and consumption of beef in much of India
In 2015, the world's largest exporters of beef, (including buffalo meat), were India, Brazil and Australia. source
In 2015, the world's largest exporters of beef, (including buffalo meat), were India, Brazil and Australia.
Beef production is also important to the economies of Uruguay, Canada, Paraguay, Mexico, Argentina, Belarus and Nicaragua. source
Beef production is also important to the economies of Uruguay, Canada, Paraguay, Mexico, Argentina, Belarus and Nicaragua.
Beef is first divided into primal cuts, pieces of meat initially separated from the carcass during butchering. source
Beef is first divided into primal cuts, pieces of meat initially separated from the carcass during butchering.
Certified Hereford Beef is beef certified to have come from Hereford cattle. source
Certified Hereford Beef is beef certified to have come from Hereford cattle.
The EU recognizes the following Protected Designation of Origin beef brands. source
The EU recognizes the following Protected Designation of Origin beef brands.
Beef cattle are raised and fed using a variety of methods, including feedlots, free range, ranching, backgrounding and Intensive animal farming. source
Beef cattle are raised and fed using a variety of methods, including feedlots, free range, ranching, backgrounding and Intensive animal farming.
