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Mechanically separated meat of beef

Mechanically separated beef is soft, finely comminuted material recovered from bones or carcass parts for processed meat products, supplied chilled or frozen.

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About Mechanically separated meat of beef

Mechanically separated beef meat is a finely comminuted material recovered from beef bones or carcass parts after conventional meat removal. It is used as an ingredient in processed meat products, rather than as a conventional beef cut. Its texture is soft and paste-like, with colour and flavour influenced by the source material and separation process.

It is generally supplied chilled or frozen for further processing. The proportions of meat, fat, and residual bone, as well as fineness and moisture, can vary between products; the term identifies the animal source and recovery method but does not establish a uniform formulation.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Beef, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated beef, raw

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Mechanically separated meat of beef nutrition & diet

Mechanically separated meat of beef nutritional value

Beef, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated beef, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
276kcal
Protein
15.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
23.5g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Measured nutrition varies with the proportions of meat, fat, and residual bone, and with moisture and processing. Products made under different specifications may not be directly comparable.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Beef, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated beef, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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