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The USDA grading system uses eight different grades to represent various levels of marbling in beef: Prime, Choice, Select, Standard, Commercial, Utility, Cutter, and Canner. The grades are based on two main criteria: the degree of marbling (intramuscular fat) in the beef, and the maturity (estimated age of the animal at slaughter).
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USDA beef graders inspect beef to assess its safety and grade its quality. A quality grading allows better pieces of beef to sell for higher prices, which benefits farmers.
A screenshot from the electronic grading system showing USDA Choice, Yield Grade 2 beef. The left is the natural color view of the cut; the right is the instrument enhanced view that details the amount of marbling, size, and fat thickness. Optical sorting achieves non-destructive, 100 percent inspection in-line at full production volumes.
6. Mooyah. When Mooyah says, “Our beef is higher grade than most steaks,” they mean it. This Texas-born chain uses Certified Angus Beef, so each patty is either USDA Prime or Choice — the ...
The USDA noted that this year's committee will "examine the relationship between diet and health across all life stages and will use a health equity lens across its evidence review to ensure ...
Other widely used agricultural quality standards are based entirely on product inspection, and do not rely on other aspects of quality assurance. One example of such a programme is the United States Quality Standards for grading, certification and verification: the USDA beef grades depend on physical attributes of the meat, plus the age of the ...