Beef Kidney
Also known as: Raw beef kidney
Beef kidney is high in protein, B12, riboflavin, iron, and selenium but very high in cholesterol and purines. USDA FSIS regulates it as edible offal under federal meat inspection.
What it is
Edible offal (organ meat) from cattle (Bos taurus).
Protein source in traditional dishes (steak and kidney pie, rognons, pâté).
Why it's flagged
- high cholesterol
- high purine content (gout risk)
What regulators actually say
"Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw — Cholesterol 387 mg, Protein 17.4 g per 100 g."
"FSIS is responsible for ensuring that meat... including offal products, is safe, wholesome, and properly labeled under the Federal Meat Inspection Act."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated by USDA FSIS under the Federal Meat Inspection Act (9 CFR 301 et seq.).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted edible offal under EU Regulation 853/2004 with veterinary inspection.
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