veal calf
Young bovine meat-source
A veal calf is a young bovine raised specifically for veal—the pale, tender meat prized in dishes like scallopini and wiener schnitzel.
These calves are typically slaughtered at four to five months old.
The term often carries negative connotations due to controversial raising practices, particularly confinement in small crates that restrict movement to keep the meat tender.
- baby cowJuvenile cattle
- tenderSoft or sore
- paleLacking color intensity
- pinkPale red hue
- cutletThin breaded meat slice
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