Angus Beef

What is Angus beef??



Angus Cattle are beef breed of cattle in Scotland. They don't have horns and solid black and red.

In America "angus cattle" is most commonly used breed in American beef production, and even regarded in two separate breeds
- Black angus
- Red angus

Angus beef popular because they have more meat on their bones
and distinctive "marbling-the name of white flecks of fat in the beef-higher amount of marbling protect beef from overcooking " which contribute to flavor and texture

The certified Angus Beef program was formed in 1978 to provide assurances of beef quality and flavor to consumer , who during 1970's were largely dissatisfied with beef quality, and venture that strengthened relationship between The American Angus Association which is the world's largest beef cattle registry, and beef producers, packers and distributor

Today, certified angus beef functions as non profit division of the American Association.
all certified angus beef is made from angus cattle
but....
not all angus cattle are "certified angus beef"


all beef is inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is graded for quality marbling



Below the grading scale by USDA:

• USDA Prime: best grade, highest degree of marbling
• USDA choice :below prime on the scale, extreme variations in marbling
• USDA select : lower quality grade, little marbling, no texture and flavo

Te certified Angus Beef  brand is cut above USDA prime, choice and select
the beef passed 10 specifications for quality not required of regular USDA choice beef,
and 9 specifications not required of USDA prime beef