5 Cow Vs Chicken
While world meat production is rising, in developed countries it is actually beginning to shrink. Poultry production however rose 3% from in 2011 compared to 2010.
Sous chef The Address Downtown Dubai, Anup Pawar argues that beef consumption tends to be lower than poultry, “with 60% leaning towards poultry”.
“One of the key reasons for this is that poultry tends to be lighter in calories and fat compared to meat, while considered safer and more hygienic to maintain,” he adds.
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There is also the question of affordability and with poultry less expensive than beef, Neumann says poultry’s growing popularity is understandable.
Although in some restaurants there is only one winner.
“We are selling more than 200 steaks per night and no more than 10 chicken on a good evening,” says executive sous chef at The Palace Downtown Dubai, Norberto A. Valdez Palacios. Overall though, chicken is still winning this battle and as recessions bite in the Western world, beef consumption, especially choice cuts will continue to fall.
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