Beef
In a daily diet, beef represents a food of significant nutritional value. In addition to being a primary source of noble proteins, beef is characterized by its richness in iron, B vitamins, potassium, selenium, and zinc.
Young Beef
– age: 8-12 months
– castration: No
– meat color: pinkish
It contains less water than veal but more protein. For color, texture, flavor, and cut structure, it is among the most prized meats.
Adult Bovine
– age: over 12 months.
Beef contains little water and a modest amount of fat, which makes it one of the best quality meats on the market; recommended for children and athletes.
Heifer
– age: over 12 months.
Meat obtained from female animals with characteristics comparable to those of adult bovine animals.
Veal
– age: 5-7 months
– weight: max 300 kg
– meat colour: pinkish.
Fed only with milk from birth, their meat contains a lot of water and little fat and has a light pink colour.
