Meat, in its broadest modern definition, is all animal tissue intended to be used as food. In this context, it not only refers to muscle tissue, but also includes fat or non-muscle organs, including lungs, livers, tongues, skin, brains, marrow, and kidneys. Animals that consume only meat are carnivores.
Within the human diet, meat has a more specific meaning. For the most part, it is the flesh, or soft tissue, of any animal, consisting especially of the skeletal muscle and fat covering the bones. However, the word meat is typically used in reference to the flesh of livestock (chickens, pigs, cows, etc.) raised and butchered for human consumption, often to the exclusion of seafood, poultry, game and insects, although this usage may be considered a semantic faux pas.
The meat packing industry handles the slaughtering, processing and distribution of meat for human consumption in most developed countries.
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American Veal Association - Promoting the American veal industry. Encouraging communications and distributing information pertinent to the veal industry.
Beef.org - Information on cooking, nutrition and the beef industry in general
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British Poussin Information Service - Details about the breeding and production of poussin (spring chicken). Recipes, news and wholesaler information.
Cooking Meat Safely - Factsheet from Clemson University gives safe cooking temperatures for beef, veal, lamb, pork, ham and poultry. Safety tips for preparation, thawing, and reheating.
Focus on Ham - USDA Food safety page on Ham. Contains information on types of ham as well as various cooking and safety concerns.
Meta Description: [ FSIS fact sheets on safe storage, preparation and handling of chicken, turkey, duck, goose, and other poultry products. ]
FSIS - Food Safety and Inspection Service. Information from the United States Department of Agriculture on safe food handling and preparation procedures.
Meta Description: [ Section of the FSIS Web site dealing with food safety education for consumers and consumer advice; includes links and resources for educators. ]
Guide to Spam-like Products - Reviews different brands of luncheon meat and offers pictures of all six sides of the cans as well as their contents.
International Barbeque Cookers Association - An association that seeks to develop competitive barbeque cooking internationally. Includes information about events and contact details.
National Beef Cook-Off - Features online entry form, winning recipes, rules, food links, and news.
National Hot Dog and Sausage Council - Conducts scientific research to benefit hot dog and sausage manufacturers. Brochures, facts and trivia, news, and recipes.
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Nebraska Corn-Fed Beef - Nebraska corn-fed beef program information and consumer information.
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Pork Scratchings Reviews - Offers histories as well as reviews of different brands of pork scratchings.
Queensland Anglo Nubian Breeders - The QANB is a group of meat goat breeders striving to promote the sale and consumption of goat meat.
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Red Meat Club - The unique place where restaurateurs and foodservice professionals provide recommendations for steaks, wine, beer, caviar, chocolates, coffee, and cigars.
Smokin' Jim's Outdoor Cooking - Articles about barbecuing and a message board.
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Spam - Includes recipes, general information, news, a fan club, and merchandise.
Spam - From Hormel Foods Corporation. Includes history, fan club, and facts.
The Straight Dope: What's Really in Spam? - The inimitable Cecil Adams explores the mysteries of what is arguably Austin's most famous export. Along with some haiku and Monty Python.
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