Veal is the meat of young calves, typically from cattle, and is distinct from beef, which comes from older cattle.

What veal actually is

  • Veal comes from calves rather than adult cows, usually in the first few months of life.
  • It is known for being very tender , pale in color, and milder in flavor than beef.

Age and animal source

  • Many definitions describe veal as meat from calves roughly 3–16 weeks old (though exact age ranges vary by country and labeling).
  • It is still beef in the sense that it comes from cattle; “veal” is just the name for beef taken from young calves instead of mature animals.

Quick Scoop recap

  • Kind of meat: Young calf meat from cattle (a form of beef).
  • Main traits: Very tender texture, light/pale color, and a delicate flavor.

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