Natural Meats The Price Comparison
Natural beef is making its way to the forefront. Why? There are many reasons but most importantly because it contains no steroids, antibiotics or hormones. Natural beef comes from cattle that graze on the open range.
The price of natural meat is higher, yes, but there are many reasons for that. First off natural meat tastes better. Ask anyone who has tried it. They will tell you the taste is better than any other meat they have eaten.
Natural beef comes from cattle 2 years of age. This meat has to be certified and the companies who market it have to show that it is, in fact, all natural. The farms have to join cooperatives in order to meet the demand. This can be a costly endeavor for everyone. The cost to produce natural beef is believed to be 25 percent higher. The farmers and the companies realize this and are taking in consideration that costs need to be lowered.
Natural beef contains no artificial ingredients and goes through minimal processing. It is not the same as grass fed beef. Supply and demand are difficult to achieve causing the price to rise slightly. You might find a pound of ground beef in the grocery store to be around $2.25, but the natural beef runs about $5.00 per pound.
We as consumers prefer a tender cut of meat. The loin of natural beef is just such a cut. With our preference also comes a higher price. The better cuts of meat are always slightly higher no matter which type you buy. There are surveys that have shown this fact to be true among many consumers in many areas. Not only does natural meat contribute to the economy, but, and perhaps more importantly, to the environment also.
There are restaurants that serve only natural meat. See if you can find one near you and try it. It may be the best cut of meat you have ever tasted. Once you have tried it and decided you like it and it’s worth that extra dollar, go online to find out where you can purchase some of your own. Many natural meat farmers can be found on the Internet and many places where natural meat can be purchased are listed there as well.
Is the price of natural meat higher? Yes. Is it worth it? Check out all the health and environmental benefits, along with the taste, to find the answer.
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