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D.NRE.2004 - Typical recipes study

Providing guidance on portion size for typical meals is the best way to help Australians enjoy the recommended amounts of red meat as part of a healthy diet.

Project start date: 30 March 2020
Project end date: 17 August 2021
Publication date: 08 March 2024
Project status: Completed
Livestock species: Grain-fed Cattle, Grass-fed Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Lamb
Relevant regions: National
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Summary

Analysis of data supplied by MLA, including amounts, cuts and levels of trim of beef and lamb used by Australians to make popular meals, to describe red meat consumption in Australia, including typical portion sizes, popular cuts and typical usage.

Objectives

Compelling evidence to inform policy discussion about Australian red meat consumption and implications for healthy eating.

Key findings

Consumption data for typical cuts used in popular meals.

Benefits to industry

Compelling evidence to inform policy discussion about Australian red meat consumption and implications for healthy eating.

More information

Project manager: Veronique Droulez
Contact email: reports@mla.com.au