Meat
Farm Raised
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Farm-raised crocodile and alligator meat comes from closed-cycle farms that breed and rear animals primarily for skins, with inspected meat as a co-product. Consistency of age, feed, and slaughter makes this the restaurant default worldwide. Expect mild, clean tail meat and portionable body cuts without the strong muddiness sometimes blamed on poorly handled wild product. Year-round supply supports frozen export. Welfare and CITES paperwork should accompany premium purchases.
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Alligator farming pioneers demonstrated closed-cycle reptile production.
Australian saltwater crocodile farms commercialised skin-plus-meat models.
Global farmed crocodilian meat entered frozen export channels.
Chefs standardised on farm-raised croc for reliable mild flavour.