Beef Hearts

Frozen processed meat,poultry products in whole pieces or cuts

United Kingdom

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Product Detail

Beef heart belongs to category I offal. This means that in terms of its nutritional value, it is practically not on a pair with meat.

On average, one heart weights about 1.5-2 kg.

The calorie content of beef heart is 96 kilocalories.

Nutritional value of beef heart:

  • Proteins - 16 g;
  • Fats - 3.5 g;
  • Carbohydrates - 2 g.

Bull’s heart has a dark brown color, consists of muscles with thin fibers, so the structure of the product is very dense. A fresh heart is so elastic that it regains its shape when pressed. At the widest part, the heart is covered with fat. Before cooking, this fat, as well as blood vessels and blood clots, must be removed, and the product must be thoroughly rinsed.

In retail, beef hearts are sold in two states: chilled and frozen. The chilled heart should smell like fresh meat, there should be no black eyes or scud on its surface. The hearts of young animals are considered to be the most delicious.

Beef heart contains:

 

  • Various vitamins (E, A. K, PP) and trace elements. For example, the heart has 6 times more B vitamins than beef.

  • Twice as much iron as beef.

  • A lot of magnesium, which improves the activity of the heart muscle. Not to mention other trace elements and vitamins, which together improve metabolism, strengthen the nervous system, and help the body to recuperate quickly.

  • Potassium.

  • Phosphorus.

  • Zinc.

  • Sodium.

  • Calcium.  

 

All the above is the reason why nutritionists recommend including more often beef hearts in the menu of older people, as well as those who are experiencing great physical activity.

Bull’s heart is widely used in cooking. It can be boiled, stewed, fried, baked. It can be cooked both in a whole piece and cut into pieces. Boiled beef heart is used as an ingredient of appetizers and salads. When boiled, it is also suitable for making pies, pie fillings and stuffed pancakes. Delicious meatballs and goulash can be also made of the beef heart. You can safely add vegetables, roots (parsley, celery, etc.) and spices to the dishes made of stewed beef heart. It also goes well with various sauces.

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