Carcass

Meat

Carcass

A horse carcass is the dressed body for butchery—source of fillet, loin, rump, leg, and trim. Muscling differs from cattle: many cuts are leaner and finer-grained, with a sweet, slightly mineral red-meat character prized in France, Italy, Japan, and Central Asia. Age and work history strongly affect tenderness. Break cold under regulated inspection; age carefully given thin fat cover. Sort premium steaks from braising joints and grind. Cultural acceptance varies widely—export and local markets follow distinct cut lists and labelling rules.

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Characteristics

Preparations

AgedBroken DownPortioned

Traits

Butchery SourceLeanLean CoverSpecialty TradeWholeWhole 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 265

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 16.1 g
  • Saturated Fat 6.45 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 6.45 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 3.22 g
  • Cholesterol 70.3 mg
  • Sodium 61.3 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 30.1 g
  • Water 48.2 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

MN

Steppe cultures processed whole horse carcasses as a central food resource.

FR

French chevaline butchers established specialised carcass break-down for urban shops.

International trade in horse carcasses supplied specialty markets under strict inspection.

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