The difference between beef tendon and beef tendon

Beef tendon and beef hoof tendon are both ligaments of the cow. However, the number of beef hoof tendons is relatively small, while beef tendons are found all over the cow's body. Some people say that these two are actually the same thing. In fact, this statement is wrong. There are still certain differences between beef tendon and beef hoof tendon. Not only are their appearance different, but they also taste different. So what is the difference between beef tendon and beef hoof tendon?

The location is different. Beef tendon refers to the two main tendons on the cow's back that connect the muscles of the whole body. Beef tendon is the block-shaped tendon in the sole of the cow's foot.

Beef tendon is the longest muscle in the cow's body - the fascia of the cow's dorsal spinal muscle. Its main nutritional component is collagen protein. Due to the limited availability of beef tendon, some restaurants now use the fascia and tendons of other muscles in the cow to sell as beef tendon. Although the nutritional content is similar, the taste is very different.

Beef tendons grow on the cow's back and are the two main tendons on the cow's back that connect the muscles of the whole body for movement. Because of its hard texture, difficulty in cooking, scarcity (an adult yak has only 300 grams of tendons), difficulty in collecting, and high price, it is generally discarded. Ever since Xinjiang lamb skewers became available on the market, beef tendon has appeared in large quantities on our dining tables. Beef tendon as a dish originated in Korea. The world-famous Korean barbecue uses beef tendon as the main ingredient. It was later introduced to Northeast China, where the hardworking Korean people developed tendon into a snack food. The unique fiber structure of tendon makes it taste extremely wonderful, chewy and crumbly, and it soon became popular in the three northeastern provinces.

Beef tendon is mainly protein and a small amount of amino acids; so the nutritional value of beef tendon may not be very rich; in fact, beef tendon is not mainly reflected in its nutrition, but because it is delicious and chewy, and the more you chew it, the more delicious it becomes, so it is loved by many friends.

Beef tendon is rich in collagen protein, has lower fat content than fatty meat, and contains no cholesterol. It can enhance cell physiological metabolism, make the skin more elastic and resilient, and delay skin aging. It has the effect of strengthening tendons and bones, and is a good therapeutic effect for people with weak waist and knees and thin body. It helps the growth and development of adolescents and slows down the rate of osteoporosis in middle-aged and elderly women. Suitable for all ages.