HERBERT’S COUNTRY MEAT MARKET
“MAKING
THE GRADE”
Meat Inspection = Safe and Wholesome
Beef
The
wholesomeness of the U.S. meat supply is ensured by meat
inspection. All meat that is sold must, by law, pass
inspection. Meat products are among the most highly
regulated and supervised products in the food supply.
Everyone pays for meat inspection through taxes.
Meat Grading = Taste and Tenderness
Meat
grading is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA). Beef quality grades indicate palatability
characteristics such as tenderness, juiciness and flavor.
There are eight quality grades for beef which reflect the amount
of marbling (fat within the lean), firmness, color and texture
of the beef, and the maturity of the animal.
Grading is optional and paid for by meat processors. More
than half of the beef available is graded.
Generally, only three grades are identified and sold to
restaurants and at retail:
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PRIME
has the most marbling. It usually is sold to
restaurants, although some specialty meat markets like
HERBERT’S COUNTRY MEAT MARKET in Hempstead, New York
sell it. This
is the best beef you can buy with the most flavor,
tenderness and consistency!
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CHOICE
cuts tend to have a little less marbling. Choice is
the most widely available grade in the market.
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SELECT
has the least amount of marbling, making it leaner but
often less juicy and flavorful than the other two grades.
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UNGRADED
is just inspected. There
is no quality designation.
It doesn’t make the grade!
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USDA
PRIME is the Best Grade you can buy with very
well-distributed marbling – which is what gives beef its
flavor, tenderness and consistency.
HERBERT’S
USES BLACK ANGUS PRIME BEEF
The next time you
shop for beef – check if you are getting the best possible
Grade. Herbert’s
only gives you the best quality and price for USDA
PRIME. Many
stores sell Ungraded or Select Beef – you need to know what
you are getting for your money…..and you know you only get the
best at Herbert’s Country Meat Market.
When
you shop at Herbert's you get the highest quality, best tasting,
and freshest meat possible for your dollar. Period.
Ronald
Rossiello, Owner
Call us at 516-483-8896 so
we can help you with your meat order.
