beef
Sign in to savethumb|A raw Standing rib roast|rib roast thumb|A serving of prime rib roast thumb|Wagyu cattle are an example of a breed raised primarily for beef Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle (Bos taurus). Beef can be prepared in various ways; cuts are often used for steak, which can be cooked to varying degrees of doneness, while trimmings are often ground or minced, as found in most hamburgers. Beef contains protein, iron, and vitamin B12. Along with other kinds of red meat, high consumption is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer and cardiovascular disease, especially wh
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Beef is meat from cattle that can be prepared in various cuts like steaks or ground into hamburger, and it provides protein, iron, and vitamin B12. However, high consumption of beef and other red meat is associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer and cardiovascular disease.
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36 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Production
- Environmental impact
- Certifications
- Global statistics
- Top 5 cattle and beef exporting countries
- Top 10 cattle and beef producing countries
- National cattle herds (Per 1000 Head)
- Production losses caused by climate change
- Preparation
- Cuts
- Aging and tenderization
- Cooking methods
- Dry heat
- Internal temperature
- Frying
- Moist heat
- Raw beef
- Cured, smoked, and dried beef
- Consumption
- Nutritional content
- Health impact
- Cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes
- Dioxins
- ''E. coli'' recalls
- Mad cow disease
- Restrictions
- Religious and cultural prohibitions
- Legal prohibition
- India
- Nepal
- Cuba
- See also
- References
- External links
thumb|A raw Standing rib roast|rib roast thumb|A serving of prime rib roast thumb|Wagyu cattle are an example of a breed raised primarily for beef Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle (Bos taurus). Beef can be prepared in various ways; cuts are often used for steak, which can be cooked to varying degrees of doneness, while trimmings are often ground or minced, as found in most hamburgers. Beef contains protein, iron, and vitamin B12. Along with other kinds of red meat, high consumption is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer and cardiovascular disease, especially when processed. Beef has a high environmental impact, being a primary driver of deforestation with the highest greenhouse gas emissions of any agricultural product.
In prehistoric times, humans hunted aurochs and later domesticated them. Since that time, numerous breeds of cattle have been bred specifically for the quality or quantity of their meat. Today, beef is the third most widely consumed meat in the world, after pork and poultry. As of 2018, the United States, Brazil, and China were the largest producers of beef.