Lamb Meat

Descriptions
details

Non-vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a mild flavour.

Usage Tips

Lamb meat can be roasted, curried and barbecued.
It can be added to stews, soups and braises.
It can be added to burgers,sandwiches and wraps.

Common names and forms

Ground meat lamb
Lamb

Description

Lamb meat is a type of red meat of a one year old or younger sheep. It is usually the leanest of all red meats. The popular cuts of lamb meat are shoulder, rack, breast, loin and leg. Lamb meat is staple in many countries like Greece, Turkey, Australia and New Zealand.

Health benefits

Lamb meat is a good source of calcium and iron which can help to prevent anemia.⁽¹⁾
It is a good source of folic acid which can prevent neural tube defects in newborn children.⁽¹⁾
It contains zinc which helps to boost immune system.⁽¹⁾
It is an excellent source of protein which can help to repair and increase muscle mass.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Look for the moist fresh lamb meat. It should have rosy pink colour.

Note

Excessive consumption of lamb meat may cause cardiovascular and cholesterol problems. Those who suffer from kidney stones and gout are advised not to consume lamb meat.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.organicfacts.net/lamb-meat.html

(2) https://www.diethealthclub.com/health-food/lamb.html

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