Understanding Meat Cuts – A Buyer’s Guide from Tabrook™

Official Middle East Sales Partner: ALiFTAR.com (AL iFTAR)
Global Export Brand: Tabrook.com
Indian Buffalo Meat | Beef | Veal | 18kg & 20kg Export Cartons

Choosing the right meat cut is one of the biggest decisions for hotels, restaurants, wholesalers, supermarkets, and importers.
Quality, yield, cooking style, tenderness — everything depends on the cut you choose.

This detailed Tabrook™ guide helps buyers understand the most popular cuts we supply worldwide.

1. Topside (Boneless)

Soft | Lean | Low Fat | Very Versatile

Common Uses:

• Roasting

• Shawarma

• Sandwich slicing

• Curries & stews

Why It Performs Well:
✔ High yield
✔ Low wastage
✔ Consistent texture

2. Knuckle (Boneless)

Firm | Tight Grain | Excellent for Cubes

Common Uses:

• Cubes for curry

• Mince

• Steak strips

• Stir fry

Why Buyers Prefer:
✔ Cost-effective
✔ Great bite texture
✔ High demand in restaurants

3. Silver Side

Lean | Firm | Great for Slicing

Common Uses:

• Roast beef

• Pasanda

• Slow cooking

• Stews

Why Premium:
✔ Smooth slicing
✔ Neat presentation
✔ Excellent value

4. Rump

Tender | Juicy | Full Flavour

Common Uses:

• Steaks

• BBQ

• Grilling

• Continental dishes

Why Chefs Love It:
✔ Strong beef flavour
✔ Good marbling
✔ Ideal for premium menus

5. Tenderloin (Filet Mignon)

Most Tender Cut | Premium Grade | High Value

Common Uses:

• Steaks

• Medallions

• Fine-dining plates

• Quick grilling

Why It's Premium:
✔ Softest muscle on the animal
✔ Minimal fat
✔ High demand from luxury hotels
✔ Uniform shape for plating

Tenderloin is one of the top-selling premium cuts for 5-star hotels through AL iFTAR distribution.

6. Blade / Chuck Tender

Rich Flavour | Perfect for Slow Cooking

Common Uses:

• Biryanis

• Stews

• Braised dishes

• Pulled beef

Why It's Popular:
✔ Very juicy
✔ High flavour profile
✔ Excellent for bulk kitchens

7. Veal Cuts (Leg / Cube / Topside)

Young | Tender | Light Colour | High-End

Common Uses:

• Arabic cuisine

• Continental dishes

• Light curries

• Gourmet menus

Why It Stands Out:
✔ Extremely tender
✔ Light flavour
✔ Preferred by premium hotels

8. Bobby Veal

Very Young Veal | Extra Tender | Pale Colour | Premium Hotels’ Favorite

Common Uses:

• Continental fine dining

• Kabsa & mandi

• Baby veal dishes

• Luxury restaurant menus

Why High Value:
✔ Softest veal texture
✔ Delicate flavour
✔ High demand in UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman

This is one of Tabrook’s special premium export items.

9. Trimmings (85/15 • 90/10) Used in Industrial Food Production & Restaurants

Common Uses:

• Kebabs

• Burgers

• Mince

• Samosa filling

• Frozen food factories

Why Essential:
✔ Very cost-effective
✔ High-volume usage
✔ Perfect for grinding
✔ Consistent fat ratio

Tabrook™ trimmings are extremely popular among bulk buyers and food processing plants.

10. Buffalo Meat Cubes

Uniform | Firm | Perfect for Curry & Stews

Common Uses:

• Indian curry

• Karahi

• Arabic gravy dishes

• Slow cooking

Why It Works:
✔ Ready to cook
✔ Saves kitchen prep time
✔ Even, clean cube shapes

Why Tabrook™ Cuts Are Trusted Worldwide

✔ Accurate cutting standards
✔ Clean trimming
✔ Consistent size & shape
✔ Full Halal certification
✔ Blast frozen at –40°C
✔ Export-quality 18kg & 20kg cartons
✔ Middle East sales & delivery through AL iFTAR

Buyers save time, reduce wastage, and enjoy reliable quality across every shipment.

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