Veal – The Product

The average veal animal will yield approximately 300 lbs of meat. Approximately 90% of this veal meat is sold to retailers, with the remaining 10% destined for foodservice and further processing.

Milk-fed veal is often preferred for many recipes since the meat readily takes on the taste of seasoning and spices for its own distinct flavour. Grain fed veal is darker in colour with a slightly different texture and a more typical beef taste, but often it is only the trained chef that will notice the difference.