Working for the Beef Producers of Georgia
Funded by Georgia Producers through Beef CheckOff
Funded by Georgia Producers through Beef CheckOff
Quality grades help consumers decide which beef cut
to buy. One of the factors in quality grading is marbling.
Marbling is the small flecks of fat within the lean meat.
The more marbling a cut has, the more likely it will be tender,
juicy and flavorful.
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PRIME
This grade contains the most marbling. It is produced in
limited quantities and usually sold to finer restaurants and
some meat markets.
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CHOICE
This grade is often found in grocery stores. It has enough
marbling for taste and tenderness, but usually costs less than
prime.
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SELECT
This grade has the least amount of marbling, making it leaner
- but it may not be as tender, juicy or flavorful as the other
two grades.
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