Brazilian Meat
Why Eat Meat at All?
Meat is rich in protein, and protein is one of the main structures of the human body, which consists of amino acids. The human body needs 20 different types of amino acids. Protein is very necessary to promote growth, repair tissues, help the proper functioning of hormones and the body’s immune system.
Meat, which is considered one of the best and most important sources of protein supply, has different types such as red meat, white meat, fresh meat, and frozen meat. Since the per capita consumption of red meat is high in Iran, it is necessary to know the types of red meat.
What is the Nutritional Value of Brazilian Meat?
The nutritional value of Brazilian meat is about 254 kilocalories of energy and 16.8 grams per 100 grams of beef.
It is protein.
– Fat: 23 grams
– Carbohydrates: 0 grams
– Vitamin: B12 100% of the daily requirement
– Zinc: 38% of the daily requirement
– Selenium: 27.4% of the daily requirement
– Niacin: 26.5% of the daily requirement
– Iron: 10.6% of the daily requirement
Brazilian meat, as its name suggests, is exported from Brazil to many countries in the world, and one of the important destinations for Brazilian meat exports is Iran. Due to the long distance between Brazil and Iran, it is possible to import Brazilian meat only in frozen form in order to prevent the meat from spoiling due to the long time of its transportation.
Benefits of Brazilian Beef
The meat of young calves, which are about 18 months old, has a moderate quality. But in general, the temperament of veal meat is colder compared to other meats, especially mutton.
All red meats, including beef and veal, are warm, but their temperatures are different. The reason why some people say that beef is cold is that beef takes a lot of energy from the body and stomach to digest, and it may make the body a little cold.
There are 200 calories per 100 grams of veal meat. Pepper, cinnamon, ginger, rosemary powder, turmeric, garlic, bell pepper, thyme, onion, black cumin and mustard are good for veal meat and improve the properties and temperament of this meat.
One of the most consumed types of red meat is veal. Veal meat has a significant amount of vitamins and protein, and due to its lower price, it is more in the food basket of Iranians than other types of red meat.
Egypt, the size of veal meat, contributes to greater body health and physical strength. The consumption of this meat is recommended for people who are growing and people who have reached old age because it plays an important role in building muscles and preventing muscle deterioration.
The reason why veal fillet is so popular is that veal fillet contains a large amount of protein and amino acids. Eating veal fillet will make you feel less hungry and in this way you will eat less food.
Food experts say that if you include veal fillet in your diet, your weight will decrease after a while. Calf fillet is very useful for athletes and makes them build more muscle.
The truth is that the upper parts of the calf’s body, such as “loin” and “fillet”, are more useful than other parts. These parts of the calf’s body absorb less fat and have more protein.
The use of these parts of veal has these properties.
Is the Nutritional Value of Brazilian Frozen Meat Different from Fresh Meat?
When it comes to Brazilian meat, the first question that arises is whether frozen Brazilian meat has less nutritional value than fresh meat?!
In fact, the difference between fresh and frozen meat is only in the type of freezing. In the beginning, the slaughtering of these meats is done in the same way. Only Brazilian beef is frozen in special ways after slaughter.
Therefore, so far, the properties of these two meats are equal to each other, because they are slaughtered in the same way and obtained from the same animal. The point of difference happens in the meat freezing section.
If the meat has a lot of blood during defrosting, its vitamins, minerals and salts will be lost. So, if the meat is defrosted slowly, vitamins, minerals and iron will not be lost due to the formation of blood, and in this case, there will not be much difference between the nutritional value of frozen and fresh meat.
Therefore, if we want to answer the question we asked at the beginning of this section, we have to say that no, in fact, there is not much difference in the nutritional value of hot meat and the nutritional value of Brazilian meat.
Considering the nutritional value of meat, why is the demand for Brazilian meat high?
If we want to answer this question in one word, we have to say price! Brazilian meat is popular among people due to its affordable price compared to other types of meat.
Of course, as mentioned before, the nutritional value of Brazilian meat is not different from other meats.
Fresh meat and its nutritional value compared to the nutritional value of Brazilian meat from the point of view of nutrition experts
Fresh red meat consists of cutting the carcass of a cow, buffalo, sheep or goat, which is usually frozen at a temperature of 0 to 4 degrees Celsius (provided that no more than 72 hours have passed since it was cut). We all pay attention to the health of the meat we eat.
Therefore, it is better to be careful when buying fresh meat so that it looks clean; Also, it should not have the effects of contamination, bruising, bleeding and lymph nodes. Be sure to buy from a reliable butcher and check the expiration date of the product.
These points are among the things that should be followed for any kind of meat. Nutrition experts believe that the nutritional value of fresh meat is higher than that of frozen meat, and in general, as more time passes since the animal is slaughtered, the meat loses its nutritional value, and this claim has been fully proven.
The advice of experts is to prepare and consume meat fresh so that all its nutrients reach the human body.
With these interpretations, the nutritional value of Brazilian meat is naturally lower than hot and fresh meat; But if you are going to compare by looking at the price advantage, you will find that it has good properties in relation to the price.
However, the important and noteworthy point here is that research shows that frozen meats, such as Brazilian meat, only maintain their nutritional value for one year, and after one year there is no nutritional value left.
Why Does Frozen Meat (such as frozen Brazilian meat) Last Longer?
The scientific reason that frozen meat can be used longer than fresh meat is the freezing of water inside the meat.
The interesting thing is that the method of freezing the water in the meat should be done so that the ice crystals inside the meat are very small so as not to damage the meat texture.
When a food item such as meat freezes due to the freezing of water inside that item, the growth of microorganisms in the meat or similar food item stops and therefore the item in question such as meat can be stored for a longer period of time than before.
Brazilian meat and other meats that are frozen like Brazilian meat can be used for up to one year, and the nutritional value of Brazilian meat is also preserved.
How to preserve the nutritional value of Brazilian meat in cooking?
You have decided to buy Brazilian meat, you may be wondering how you should use this meat to preserve its nutritional value.
How to use frozen meat while cooking? When you take frozen meat out of the refrigerator for cooking, take it out of the freezer bag first; Then put the frozen meat in a closed container and close it. Finally, put the container in the refrigerator to defrost slowly and gradually.
Types of beef models and parts of the beef body: carefully in the following explanations, you will get to know the different parts of beef:
Scalp: Scalp is one of the main parts of beef, which is located near the neck. This part of the meat has relatively little fat and is used for cooking in restaurants and other food stores.
Back area: The back area, also known as the “bony area”, includes parts such as the lean, neck meat and ball meat. These pieces of meat are slightly fatty and tasty and are used for roasting, cooking, and preparing steak.
Abdominal area: Abdominal area consists of parts such as heel, tailbone, and breast meat. These pieces of meat are slightly fatty and have weaker textures than other pieces. The use of these parts in the preparation of various dishes such as kebabs and stews is very diverse.
Chest area: The chest area includes parts such as the neck, chest and knees. These pieces have relatively little fat meat and firmer textures. It is very common to use these parts in preparing stews, soups and minced meat.
Arm and leg area: This part includes parts such as buttock, hand, foot and calf. These pieces of meat have little fat and are suitable for preparing kebabs and traditional dishes.
Using different types of Brazilian meat models: You can use different types of Brazilian meat models to prepare different types of food and fast food. Due to the high quality and outstanding taste of Brazilian meat, you can use it in preparing various steaks, burgers, kebabs, sausages and sausages.
Also, frozen Brazilian meat can be used in various food industries, and due to its high quality and easy storage, it is also suitable for export to other countries.
Healthy Red Meat
Red meat: which includes beef, sheep, veal, lamb, etc., which is rich in vitamins useful for the body.
The appearance of healthy red meat should not be sticky or sticky, one of the signs of keeping meat in improper and unsanitary conditions is that it is dry or wrinkled. The muscles of the meat should be normal in terms of firmness and consistency, and with the pressure of the finger, after removing the finger, it should return to its original state.
One of the signs of meat spoilage is an unnatural and unpleasant smell such as sourness, infection and rotting, mold or stench.
The natural color of the meat is pinkish-red, depending on the type of slaughter animal, paleness of the meat may be a sign of anemia and chronic disease of the slaughter animal.
The full color and dark color of the meat is a sign of the lack of complete blood removal during slaughter, which is one of the possible signs of the animal suffering from an infectious and feverish disease or the death of the animal before slaughter.
Know the meat exporting countries; First rank Brazilian meat!
According to the statistics of 2023 and previous years, in terms of the volume of meat exports, Brazil is in the first place.
After that, the countries of America, Australia, India, European Union, New Zealand, Argentina, Canada, Uruguay and… In terms of meat export market share, they have won the next positions.
Brazil exports beef and chicken to more than 150 countries in the world, most of which is frozen meat. Brazilian meat is one of the most important export products of Brazil.
The volume of Brazilian meat (beef) exports has increased by 12% this year (about 1.3 million tons), the reason for which is actually the increase in imports from China, so that the volume of purchase orders from China compared to the same time period in the past is 65 to 8% has an upward trend.
After China, Brazil’s second-largest customer is Egypt. Chile is in the third place with 50,360 tons of purchases, while Russia is in the fourth place with 43,177 tons, the United States is in the fifth place with 34,502 tons.
To know how to export meat from Brazil to Iran, you can contact Atra Atlas Trading Company.