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Beef, according to the USDA, comes from cattle that are considered full grown and are approximately two years old. These cattle generally yield 450 lbs of meat for human consumption coming from different parts of the cattle. Beef from different parts of the cattle are classified into different cuts. A 2010 study conducted in the United States with the Beef Checkoff Program revealed beef as the most popular meat sold in grocery stores. Many grocery stores carry more than 60 different beef products. With this many beef products to choose from it can be hard to know the difference between the cuts of beef. Knowing the difference between the cuts of beef can help with determining the best cut for nutrition, cooking methods, price and/or flavor. | Beef, according to the USDA, comes from cattle that are considered full grown and are approximately two years old. These cattle generally yield 450 lbs of meat for human consumption coming from different parts of the cattle. Beef from different parts of the cattle are classified into different cuts. A 2010 study conducted in the United States with the Beef Checkoff Program revealed beef as the most popular meat sold in grocery stores. Many grocery stores carry more than 60 different beef products. With this many beef products to choose from it can be hard to know the difference between the cuts of beef. Knowing the difference between the cuts of beef can help with determining the best cut for nutrition, cooking methods, price and/or flavor. | ||
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#*When purchasing these cuts of beef it is more important to ensure they were handled and stored properly before purchase and to handle and store them properly at home. | #*When purchasing these cuts of beef it is more important to ensure they were handled and stored properly before purchase and to handle and store them properly at home. | ||
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