horsemeat
Chevaline in France
Horsemeat is the flesh of horses used as food.
While consumed in many cultures—France, Belgium, Japan, Central Asia—it remains taboo in the United States and United Kingdom, where horses are seen primarily as companions or working animals rather than livestock.
The scandal revealed that beef products had been adulterated with horsemeat.
Disgraceful public affair
- mislabelingIncorrect identification marking
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- adulterationCorrupting by foreign substances
- outcryLoud public protest
backlash · uproar · deception · labeling · traceability · food safety · supply chain · investigation
Raw minced meat dish
- sashimiThinly sliced raw fish
- carpaccioShaved raw meat dish
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
- smokedExposed to wood fumes
steak · roast · sausage · jerky · shashlik · salami · cured · raw
Folded amino chain
omega-3 · vitamin B12 · amino acids · selenium · nutrient-dense · healthful · nourishing · muscle
Not allowed
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
- aversionIntense dislike or repugnance
disgust · repugnant · anathema · unthinkable · cultural sensitivity · companion animal · pet · sentiment
scandal
Disgraceful public affair
- mislabelingIncorrect identification marking
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- adulterationCorrupting by foreign substances
outcry · backlash · uproar · deception · labeling · traceability · food safety · supply chain · investigation · recall
tartare
Raw minced meat dish
- sashimiThinly sliced raw fish
- carpaccioShaved raw meat dish
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
smoked · steak · roast · sausage · jerky · shashlik · salami · cured · raw · grilled
protein
Folded amino chain
low-fat · omega-3 · vitamin B12 · amino acids · selenium · nutrient-dense · healthful · nourishing · muscle · sustainable
forbidden
Not allowed
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
aversion · disgust · repugnant · anathema · unthinkable · cultural sensitivity · companion animal · pet · sentiment · ethics
- Central Asian foodshashlik, non, koumiss, pilaf, rice pilaf
- horse productshorsehide
- animal byproductstallow, lard, gelatin, bone meal, blood meal
- Ration Foodsration book, ration books, ration cards, rations, field rations