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Beef Protein
Beef Protein
Low concern
Beef-derived proteins are permitted foods under USDA-FSIS oversight. The amino-acid profile is high quality but collagen hydrolysates are low in tryptophan.
Found in
60 products
What it is
Concentrated bovine protein, typically hydrolyzed collagen/gelatin or beef-isolate from lean trimmings; common in sports nutrition and savory mixes.
Protein fortification; binder/gelling.
Why it's flagged
- IARC Group 2A red meat classification
- BSE/sourcing in cross-border supply
- high sodium in some beef-broth concentrates
What regulators actually say
"Specified risk materials (SRMs) are tissues that are known to contain the BSE infective agent in cattle."
"Red meat was classified as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated by USDA-FSIS; SRM (specified risk materials) banned per 9 CFR 310.22.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; TSE controls under Regulation (EC) 999/2001.
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