how to define "red meat"

[momofkhm]

I know it's beef. But is it anything else? I have to redo a medical test an can't eat red meat for 2 days prior or during the test, which could take up to 3 days. I can re-figure our dinners for the next several days. Is venison considered red meat? That's the only one I'm not sure of.

[TN Mama]

I would consider venison to be red meat. But other than that and beef, I'm not sure what else would qualify.

[stripe]

I think venison is, but I am not sure. I would also include goat and lamb.

 

I'd stick to poultry and fish.

[LizzyBee]

Depending on the purpose of the test, venison might be allowed because it's so lean. But I wouldn't eat it without checking with the doctor's office.

[Laura Corin]

I would consider venison to be red meat. But other than that and beef, I'm not sure what else would qualify.

 

Laura

[kewb]

Bison and Ostrich are both red meat.

[Suzanne in ABQ]

I know that pork produces call pork "the other white meat" (to make it seem healthier), but I would consider it red meat.

[Chrystal]

I think beef, lamb, goat, bison, ostrich, and venison would all be considered "red meat".

 

I would eat poultry or fish or just go veggie on those days to be safe.

[Renee in NC]

I would consider venison to be red meat. But other than that and beef, I'm not sure what else would qualify.

 

My ds who has bad reactions to beef also reacts to venison.

 

The USDA considers ostrich, emu, and bison red meat. Goat, lamb, and pork are not.

[Laura Corin]

My ds who has bad reactions to beef also reacts to venison.

 

The USDA considers ostrich, emu, and bison red meat. Goat, lamb, and pork are not.

 

Goat and lamb are both red enough, and lamb is certainly high fat. I wonder what forces come into play in making these definitions.

 

Laura

[Tammyla]

Bleck, apparently horse needs to be on your list as it is also considered red meat.

[Katrina J]

Bleck, apparently horse needs to be on your list as it is also considered red meat.

 

But I think crocodile is OK.;)

[stripe]

Apparently possum and raccoon are out too.

 

Alas.

[Tammyla]

:lol::lol::lol: No possum-pot pie then.

 

 

Apparently possum and raccoon are out too.

 

Alas.

[Cheryl in NM]

I think duck (boy I had a serious typo there LOL) is considered red meat.

[Perry]

Goat and lamb are both red enough, and lamb is certainly high fat. I wonder what forces come into play in making these definitions.

 

Laura

From wiki:

Gastronomy

 

In gastronomy, red meat is darker-colored meat, as contrasted with white meat. The exact definition varies by time, place, and culture, but the meat of adult mammals such as cows, sheep, and horses is invariably considered red, while chicken and rabbit are invariably considered white. The meat of young mammals such as milk-fed veal calves and sheep, and pigs is traditionally considered white; while the meat of duck and goose is considered red,[1] though the demarcation line has been shifting. Game is sometimes put in a separate category altogether (French viandes noires 'black meats').[2]

 

Myoglobin concentration

The main determinant of the color of meat is the concentration of myoglobin. The white meat of chicken has under 0.05%; chicken thigh has 0.18-0.20%; pork and veal have 0.1-0.3%; young beef has 0.4-1.0%; and old beef has 1.5-2.0%.[4]

 

[stripe]

:lol::lol::lol: No possum-pot pie then.

I loved the quote in the article: "raccoon meat is the ultimate organic food."

[Tea Time]

I loved the quote in the article: "raccoon meat is the ultimate organic food."

 

Given how often raccoons eat out of human trash cans, I find that hard to believe! :D

[Tammyla]

I just find this hard to believe. :tongue_smilie:

I loved the quote in the article: "raccoon meat is the ultimate organic food."