Carcass

Meat

Carcass

A crocodile carcass after hide removal yields tail, body, legs, and ribs—an elongated reptile frame rather than a four-legged mammal primal map. Farmed saltwater and freshwater crocodiles dominate commercial supply; meat is lean, pale, and mild. Fabrication prioritises the tail as the highest-value portion. Break cold under food-safety rules for reptile meat; keep separate from other proteins if required by local code. Sort tail fillets and medallions, leg meat for braise or grind, and frames for stock. Temperature control is critical—lean reptile meat spoils faster than fatty red meat if mishandled.

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Butchery SourceLeanSpecialtyWholeWhole Dressed

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 266

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 16.2 g
  • Saturated Fat 6.48 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 6.48 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 3.24 g
  • Cholesterol 68.3 mg
  • Sodium 62.8 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 30.1 g
  • Water 48.3 g
Detailed nutrients

Bone itself is mineral matrix; culinary values reflect marrow and attached tissue more than pure bone.

History

AU

Australian crocodile farming scaled carcass production for leather and meat dual use.

ZA

Southern African farms processed Nile crocodile carcasses for export meat.

Global specialty trade shipped frozen crocodile carcass portions to restaurants.

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