What exactly is veal? I always thought it was meat from a young calf, but now I really don't think so.?!


Question: Is it good and what are some good dishes made from it?


Answers: Is it good and what are some good dishes made from it?

Veal is the meat of young calves (usually male) appreciated for its delicate taste and tender texture.
* Veal is low in sodium, making it an excellent choice for sodium restricted diets.
* Veal is a source of B-complex vitamins. Veal has the advantage that little of the vitamins are lost during preparation (cooking).
* Veal contains very little fat, not more than 10 grams of fat per 100 grams, many of them unsaturated fats and because of this, veal is considered very lean.
* Veal has a balanced amino acid profile containing "proteins of a high quality".
* Veal is a good source of iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc.

its baby cow

Veal is the flesh of a calf.

I don't eat it - can't eat cows.

baby cow

It is calf. I can't eat it b/c the way veal calves are raised here in the US is too inhumane and turns my stomach.

no you were right there is queston is it right to eat meat this young id say no but it is meant to be tender

Yes. It is meat from a young calf. It is good. Try making "Osco Buco". Its a braised Italian dish.

I love veal, but I started loving it before I knew what it was. I belive it is baby some sort of animal
I to really love veal parmisian

Before the 1960s, milk-fed veal was raised primarily by the dairy farmer as a method of gaining some economic advantage from the many bull calves born each year that were not required for breeding. It was not long until the farmer found that raising this young animal and meeting the specific needs of the calf proved challenging in the midst of the mature cattle members of his herd.

Early producers found that a separate micro-climate was the only means of raising a calf through the perils of early growth. The growing stall was thus born. In the beginning these separated growing areas were almost totally enclosed. This was thought to curtail the spread of disease and provide a clean and comfortable environment in which the calf could flourish. Mortality was reduced substantially and produced a high-class product. As time and management philosophy developed the stall was changed. It became larger and more open. The stall also provided an opportunity for individual handling of the calf, which has been an important contribution to learn and understand the veal calf and its requirements. However, many animal welfare activists oppose the use of these crates. Veal crates were banned in the UK (under the 1987 "Welfare of Calves Regulations" which came into effect in 1990)[6] and throughout the European Union in 2007.

There have been some controversy in veal-raising methods over the years, including housing, use of antibiotics and hormones. In Europe, these issues have all been addressed. In North America, there has been a general lag in these areas but there is no use of hormones now and use of antibiotics follows withdrawal guidelines. This is actively monitored by government agencies. The housing issue is being addressed. [7].The AVA ( American Veal Association) announced in 2007 the phasing out of "crates". The tethering of calves in the USA was mostly due to economics as the cost of housing is reduced. This made veal raising viable for a family farming operation.

In North America, there has been a recent move to more group housing, although it has been used since 1981 in various forms.

Veal is usually a male calf that is brought up restricted to a calf hutch, where it provides for tender veal due to lack of muscle usage.

It's the meat from very young cattle.

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1.a calf raised for its meat, usually a milk-fed animal less than three months old.
2. the flesh of the calf as used for food.

Baby cow, and it's a bi product of the milk industry. If young male cows were not put down, they would use all the milk we see on the shelves. Except that now cows are hormonally induced into milk production and don't have to calf in order to produce milk.

it is a baby cow after it has been left in the dark for it's entire life and suspend from the floor so it's body does not build muscles....as far as some dishes can't help you I don't eat tortured babies

You are right.. it is the meat of a young calf. In my opinion, no, it is not good that some dishes are made from it. I'm not a vegetarian, but that's one meat I won't touch because of the way and age they are slaughtered.

Yup thats what it is. The calves are kept in small box like stalls where they can't even move so they will put on weight faster. I do not buy veal as I don't approve of the way they are kept. I also am not into eating baby animals although most ppl dont care.And jsut so you are not confused cows still do have calves. There are some who use hormones to increase milk production but cows still do have calves in ref.to above post.

Yes it is young calf. Most dairy farmers who raise veal,do it in a humane fashion now as opposed to years ago. Veal parmesan is a very good dish. as are veal cutlets with tomato based sauce.

Yes, it is a young calf. Milk fed veal is differnt from straight veal. The process of raising the calf is different.

However, if the question is regarding how well they are treated, just look at it this way. . .anymore NONE of our grocery story meet is raised on a farm. None of the animals are out frolicking in fields, munching on clover and soaking up the sun under an old oak tree. So, when it comes to how animal is treated,they are all treated the same. (badly)

This being the case maybe it's best to eat something that had a bad, short life . . instead of a long, bad life.

(Not a vegetarian, just a realist)

yes you are right first time it is the meat of a calf .
their are two types of veal on the market pink veal is when the calf has been allowed to move freely and has been allowed to eat solid foods like grass and hay and has not been restricted in any way .
sadly theirs one called white veal and this should be boycotted as the calf can not or is not allowed to move and is only fed on milk and is deprived of the company of its brothers so it lives in what can best be described as a crate in its own urine and feces .
i say brothers as male calf's have no use in the dairy industry and that's where most veal is produced

You are correct; it is meat from a calf, not a full-grown cow.

Veal Marsala
Veal Picatta
Veal Scallopine ..... all classic veal dishes

Ground veal is also used in conjunctionw/ ground beef and pork in meatballs and meatloafs, esp. Italian recipes.

Yes, it is, as others have explained. My favourite is veal cutlets, served with a rich brown gravy. MMMM, had some Sunday. Have them maybe once a year, because I don't make them (use pork to make cutlets at home), but it was a special treat for my birthday.





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