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In addition to differences in breed, the main feed ratio and breeding methods of cattle will also affect the texture of their meat. Grass-fed cattle: The main feed is natural grassland plants or improved high-quality forage grass, and they graze freely in the prairie, so the meat is leaner and firmer. Grain-fed cattle: Most of the feed is grains (soybeans, corn, etc.), and they are kept in a cowshed and cannot move freely, so the meat is fatter and tender.
Grass-fed vs. Grain-fed
Beef is the meat that Hong Kong people love to eat the most. As the saying goes, beef is the best choice. You can eat beef if you are happy, but you can also eat beef if you are not happy. According to data from 2020, the per capita beef import volume is close to 50 kilograms, which is equivalent to about 170 10-ounce steaks. The beef imported into Hong Kong usually comes from Brazil, the United States, India and China, and China is also the only source of live cattle imported into Hong Kong, that is, the fresh beef bought from street market meat stalls.
As for frozen or chilled categories, you will most often find the names of grass-fed or grain-fed beef printed on the beef packaging in supermarkets, but do you know the difference between grass-fed and grain-fed beef? Which one is more suitable for your appetite? Let's find out together!
What is Grass-Fed Beef?
Grass-Fed Beef
It means that the cattle are free-ranged on the grassland where they can move freely. The cattle can move freely, walk, and breathe fresh air, so the fat content of grass-fed beef is relatively low. In addition, the grass-fed cattle that are free-range eat natural grass and local plants. Fresh grass contains more carotene, so the fat color of grass-fed steak is light yellow. The taste has a special fragrance. It is recommended that you don’t add seasoning when eating grass-fed beef, and slowly taste the original flavor of grass-fed beef. Grass-fed beef that grows in a natural environment matures for about 30 to 36 months. Compared with grain-fed beef, it also has relatively less fat, so it will be more solid and chewy when eaten.
Grass-fed beef | The fat is light yellow in color and has less fat than grain-fed beef
Grass-fed beef contains higher levels of Beta-carotene and vitamin E, protein, vitamin B, zinc and iron, and relatively healthier fats such as Omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and also has the effect of preventing coronary heart disease.
Grass-fed beef is mainly produced in New Zealand, Australia and Paraguay.
What is Grain-Fed Beef?
Grain-Fed Beef
It means that the cattle are kept in a pasture, with limited space for movement, and when they reach a certain weight, the feed will be changed from the original grass to barley, wheat, corn, soybeans, distiller's grains, etc. Different origins will have different grain feed formulas. The maturity period of grain-fed beef is about 18 to 24 months, which is 12 months less than that of grass-fed beef. It has a higher fat content and the fat is evenly distributed, making the meat of grain-fed beef delicious and tender. The rich fruity aroma of grilled beef is mainly due to the fat of the beef.
