Specification |
Details |
Weight per Piece |
Varies by cut (e.g., steaks 200-500 grams, roasts 1-5 kg) |
Length |
Varies by cut, typically 10-40 cm |
Width |
Varies by cut, typically 5-15 cm |
Color |
Red to dark red (fresh); light brown (cooked) |
Texture |
Firm, grainy with visible muscle fibers |
Fat Content |
Varies by cut; 5% - 30% (lean cuts to marbled) |
Marbling |
Present in higher-fat cuts (e.g., ribeye) |
Shape |
Varies (steaks, cubes, roasts, ground) |
Bone Structure |
Present in bone-in cuts (e.g., ribs, shank) |
Moisture Content |
55% - 70% |
Packing |
Typically vacuum-packed, fresh or frozen |
Storage |
Best stored at 0-4°C (fresh) or -18°C (frozen) |
Odor |
Fresh beef has a mild, metallic smell; cooked beef has a savory aroma |