What is the difference between imported beef and domestic beef?

The main differences are the following points: different feeding methods, different tastes, and different cooking methods.

The beef we usually eat is what is often called beef cattle, which are cattle raised for food.

1. Different feeding methods

1. Imported beef: Imported beef will be raised on pasture.

2. Domestic beef: Domestic beef will be raised in cowsheds.

2. Different tastes

1. Imported beef: high fat content, tenderer meat, and more elastic texture than beef raised in cattle sheds.

2. Domestic beef: Domestic beef has low fat content and firmer meat texture.

3. Different cooking methods

1. Imported beef: usually made into veal steak, Mexican beef, black pepper steak, and filet mignon.

2. Domestic beef: usually made into cumin beef, green pepper beef, dry beef, spicy beef, white-cut beef, braised pork and shredded lettuce.

Extended information:

Beef is the third most consumed meat product in the world, accounting for about 25% of the meat product market. Behind pork (38%) and poultry (30%). The United States, Brazil and China are the top three beef consuming countries in the world. In terms of annual consumption per person in 2009, Argentina ranked first with 64.6 kilograms, the United States with 42.1 kilograms, and Europe with 11.9 kilograms. The largest beef exporting countries include India, Brazil, Australia and the United States. Beef products have an important impact on the economies of Paraguay, Argentina, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, and Uruguay.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Beef