Was watching a River Cottage and the question was posed, Veal or no Veal?
Always thought that Veal was from very young calves but its animals up to 6 months. I wonder do people who refuse to eat Veal, eat Lamb?
The question to ask is what type of Veal it is.
There are five types of veal:
Bob Veal, from calves that are slaughtered when only a few days old (70-150 lb.) up to 150 lb.[2]
Formula-fed (or "milk-fed") veal, from calves that are raised on a milk formula supplement. The meat colour is ivory or creamy pink, with a firm, fine, and velvety appearance. They are usually slaughtered when they reach 18–20 weeks of age (450-500 lb).[3]
Non-formula-fed ("red" or "grain-fed")[4] veal, from calves that are raised on grain, hay, or other solid food, in addition to milk. The meat is darker in colour, and some additional marbling and fat may be apparent. Usually marketed as calf, rather than veal, at 22–26 weeks of age (650-700 lb).
Rose veal UK is from calves reared on farms in association with th
e UK RSPCA's Freedom Food programme. Its name comes from its pink colour, which is a result of the calves being slaughtered at around 35 weeks.[5]
Free-raised veal, The veal calves are raised in the pasture, have unlimited access to mother's milk and pasture grasses. They are not administered hormones or antibiotics. These conditions replicate those used to raise authentic pasture-raised veal. The meat is a rich pink color. Free-raised veal are typically lower in fat than other veal.[citation needed] Calves are slaughtered at about 24 weeks of age.
Couldn't careless as long as it tastes good.
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 24, 2011, 12:37:51 PM
Couldn't careless as long as it tastes good.
That's a veal good point
I'd prefer not to reveal my preference
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 24, 2011, 12:37:51 PM
Couldn't careless as long as it tastes good.
Sure as long as you don't see the conditions the young calf is kept in why would you care? Shame on you.
Quote from: AQMP on May 24, 2011, 12:48:09 PM
I'd prefer not to reveal my preference
Ah come on, don't be sheepish about it, nobody will lamb-ast you
I have a vealing you guys aren't taking this thread seriously.
Quote from: mannix on May 24, 2011, 02:29:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 24, 2011, 12:37:51 PM
Couldn't careless as long as it tastes good.
Sure as long as you don't see the conditions the young calf is kept in why would you care? Shame on you.
What's your beef?
Well I'm glad somebody is finding this topic amoooosing.
Some of the comments here are an udder disgrace!
Pure tripe.