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Making the Grade

Posted by Ogeechee Butcher on Friday, August 7, 2009, In : Grades of Meat 

Dear Butcher,

In the previous questions you mentioned the grades of meat, would you please explain them and there differences?

-April Savannah, Ga.

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Thanks for the question. Each type of meat have a different grade system. (Thank you US government.)  The grades are quality grades of meat. Chicken: Grade A is the highest quality poultry and usually the only grade found in retail stores. Grade A poultry is free of ...


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