Meat
Carcass
Reindeer carcass is the full or partial frame for butchery, roasting whole in small animals, or stock after meat is taken. Fabricate into primals while cold, or simmer bones after roasting for deep game stock. Label portions clearly—lean game rewards careful trim.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 16.2 g
- Saturated Fat 6.46 g
- Trans Fat 0.2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 6.46 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 3.23 g
- Cholesterol 68.9 mg
- Sodium 61 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
- Energy 266 kcal
- Water 48.2 g
- Protein 30.1 g
- Fat 16.2 g
- Saturated Fat 6.46 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 6.46 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 3.23 g
- Omega-3 0.39 g
- Trans Fat 0.2 g
- Vitamins 40.3 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 6.48 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.46 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 9.1 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.34 mg
- Vitamin K 1.7 µg
- Minerals 531 mg
- Major Minerals 530 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.15 g
- Cholesterol 68.9 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.07 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 6.48 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.7 · vitamin-b6: 0.46 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 9.1 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.34 · vitamin-k: 1.7 ·
Minerals
Bone itself is mineral matrix; culinary values reflect marrow and attached tissue more than pure bone.
History
Indigenous Arctic peoples dried, smoked and stewed reindeer as staple protein; carcass of reindeer took a named place in that kitchen trade.
Scandinavian butchers portioned reindeer haunch and loin for urban markets. Cooks treated carcass of reindeer as a cut with its own timing and sides.
As reindeer cookery specialised, carcass was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Nordic fine dining showcased rare reindeer cuts with foraged berries.