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Rump Cap

Rump Cap consist in the upper and fore portion of the bíceps femoris muscle (M. gluteobiceps) which covers the Rump, and is obtained by separating it along the natural seam from the Rump.

Points requiring specification:

• Fat cover.
• Connective tissue removed.

2091 USA NAMP 184

Knuckle

Knuckle is a cut obtained from the foreface of the hind-leg, resting on the femur and the patella consisting of the cuadriceps femoris muscle.

Points requiring specification:

• Connective tissue removed.
• Femur periostium removed.

2070 USA NAMP 167 A

Outside Flat (Flat)

Outside Flat is prepared by removing the Eye Round from an Outside (item 2030), along the natural seam between both muscles.

Points requiring specification:

• Fat cover.
• Thick connective tissue (silverskin) removed.

USA NAMP 171 B 2050

Eye Round

The Eye Round is prepared from the Outside (item 2030) by following the natural seam between the Outside Flat (M. gluteobiceps) and the Eye Round (M. semitendinosus) separating both muscles.

Points requiring specification:

• Fat cover.
• Connective tissue removed.

USA NAMP 171 C 2040

Outside

Outside is a cut consisting of the Flat and the Eye Round. The Heel Muscle (M. gastrocnemius), popliteal lymph
node, surrounding fat and connective tissue are removed.

Points requiring specification:

• Fat cover.
• Thick connective tissue (silverskin) on ventral side removed.

2030 USA NAMP 171 A

Inside Cap

Consists of the M. gracilis removed from the Inside along the natural seam.

Points requiring specification:

• Removal of fibrous tissue and fatdeposits.
• Removal of the pectineus and sartorius muscles.

Inside, Cap Off

Inside Cap Off is prepared from the Inside (item 2010) by removal of the M. gracilis and M. sartorius along the natural seams. Fat deposits are removed.

Point requiring specification:

• M. pectineus removed.

Inside (Topside)

Inside is situated caudal and medial to the femur bone and attached to the os coxae (aitchbone). It is removed by following the natural seam between the Thick Flank and Silverside. The pizzle butt, fibrous tissue, inguinal lymph node and it´s surrounding fat are removed.

Points requiring specification:

• Fat cover.
• Connective tissue removed.

Rib Plate

Shin / Shank

Shin / Shank is prepared from either Forequareter/ Hindquarter legs (extensor/ flexor group of muscles). Constituted by the distal end of the Humerus and Radius / Tibia and their associated muscles.

Points requiring specification:

• Connective tissue off.
• Transversally sliced.