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Milk Is Just Filtered Blood
Did you know that milk is just filtered blood that female mammals create to provide vital nutrients to their babies? And yes, that even includes cow milk, the one we all buy at the grocery store. The cocktail is composed of water, sugar, fat, and protein, that are extracted from the mom’s blood by her mammary glands. Watch this video by the good folks over at Minute Earth to learn more about how milk is created!
How Much Beef Do You Get When You Buy A Cow?
How much beef do you get when buying a cow? Amount of beef by cut or type of meat.
How much beef is in a half cow?
Approximately 100 pounds of ground beef hamburger
Chuck Roast = 20 lbs
Rolled Rump Roast = 5 lbs
Sirloin Tip Roast = 5 lbs
Stew Meat = 6 lbs
Ribeye Steak = 5 lbs
NY Strip Steak = 5 lbs
Sirloin Steak = 4 lbs
Tenderloin Filets = 3 lbs
Skirt Steak = 3 lbs
Brisket = 4 lbs
Short Ribs = 4 lbs
Soup bones with meat = 8 lbs
Total amount of beef in a half = 165-190 lbs
Approximate Freezer Space is 6 cubic feet
How much beef is in a whole cow?
Approximately 200 pounds of ground beef hamburger
Chuck Roast = 40 lbs
Rolled Rump Roast = 10 lbs
Sirloin Tip Roast = 10 lbs
Stew Meat = 12 lbs
Ribeye Steak = 10 lbs
NY Strip Steak = 10 lbs
Sirloin Steak = 8 lbs
Tenderloin Filets = 6 lbs
Skirt Steak = 6 lbs
Brisket = 8 lbs
Short Ribs = 8 lbs
Soup bones with meat = 16 lbs
Total amount of beef = 335-380 lbs
Approximate Freezer Space is 12 cubic feet
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