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The Flavor Equation: Beef + X = AMAZING FLAVOR!!!Just what is the “X” factor in the above flavor equation? When it comes to unlocking beef’s amazing flavor, “X” equals many different factors. So the more “X” Factors you discover, the better your chances of creating the most flavorful beef dishes and products imaginable!
Great beef flavor starts way before the kitchen. In fact, it begins back at the ranch...
Beef Flavor Factor #1: Beef Production American farmers and ranchers produce the most flavorful and wholesome beef in the world. Cattle are raised in all 50 states and the environment changes dramatically from region to region. Various cattle breed types and cross breed cattle are needed to adapt to the diverse weather conditions that exist throughout the United States. While breed types and their adaptability to the environment are very important for the production of beef, they are less significant in determining flavor palatability traits.
FeedingGrain-finished versus grass-finished—yes, what cattle are fed does affect beef flavor. Most cattle eat a diet of hay and grass. But during the last 90 to 120 days before harvesting, the majority of cattle in the United States go on a high-energy “finishing diet” that influences flavor considerably. Usually these finishing diets consist of high energy feed that produces increased levels of weight gain, which means more marbling and ultimate flavor. In general scientific research has shown that consumers prefer the flavor of grain-finished beef.
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