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Why Does Mcdonald’S Beef Taste Different?

Burger chains use proprietary seasoning specifications on their meat. Both Burger King and MacDonald’s use blended meat with different specifications. Also, the different cooking methods create a differing texture and amount of Maillard reaction (browning). Why does fast food beef taste different? Fast food joints, and most very cheap frozen burgers are highly mechanically processed. …

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What Beef Is Not Halal?

For a meat to be certified “halal,” it cannot be a forbidden cut (such as meat from hindquarters) or animal (such as pork). Beef, lamb, chicken, fish, venison, and game birds can all be halal. The only prohibited animals are pigs and reptiles. Is any type of beef halal? Halal foods meet Islamic dietary guidelines …

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What Beef Is Kosher?

There are five “primal” kosher cuts that are carved from the front half (forequarters) of the cattle: chuck, rib, brisket, plate and shank. These large pieces are then butchered into smaller, subprimal cuts such as short rib, club steak and silvertip roast. Is all beef kosher? Kosher Animals For larger animals, kosher laws permit the …

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Is Wagyu Bull Or Cow?

Wagyu is a broad Japanese cattle breed that originated in Japan. In Japanese ‘wa’ means Japanese, whereas ‘gyu’ — a cow. Wagyu cattle originally were used for farming purposes because of their strength. Is Wagyu a part of a cow? The Wagyu tri-tip is a triangular cut of meat that comes from the bottom sirloin …

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