Different Types of Meat

Which Types of Meat Do You Use To Prepare Your Favourite Meat Recipe?
Meat comes from different animals and we know most of them. This article does not cover the types of animals, but the way the animals have been grown. Traditionally animals were grown in free space / outdoors, but now most of the animals are grown in a factory mode of operation where they are force fed with specific feed including hormones and animal by-products, not allowed to exercise, and forced to remain congested in a small area till they are butchered.

Due to the alleged problems with conventional meat, people are now moving towards organic meat. Consumers are also demanding natural meat and grass fed meat as they are normally considered healthy and rich in nutrients.

The issue with natural meat and grass fed meat is that there are no standards for these products set by the USDA. Hence, while producing these types of meat, the manufacturers have a free hand, though they have to indicate the important aspects of the production methods on the labels.

Characteristics of Different Types of Meat
Given below is a comparison of conventional meat, organic meat, natural meat and grass fed meat on different parameters. This table will help you make an informed decision about the type of meat that you purchase. What you purchase is now up to you.

References: Organic Prairie