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Minced Meat

What is minced meat?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Spanish term carne picada[1]
EU regulation Reglamento (CE) nº 853/2004[2]
Definition element carne deshuesada[2]
Salt limit less than 1% salt[2]

Minced meat is meat that has been cut or ground into small pieces for cooking [1]. In Spanish, it is known as *carne picada* [1].

Context

The term 'minced meat' refers to meat that has been processed into small pieces. European Union regulations, specifically Reglamento (CE) nº 853/2004, define *carne picada* as boneless meat that has been minced and contains less than 1% salt [2].

Documented claims

  • Carne picada can be made from pork, beef, lamb, or poultry [3].
  • In Spanish food law, carne picada is distinct from prepared meat [4].

Questions and answers

What is *carne picada*?

*Carne picada* is the Spanish term for minced meat [1].

What meats can be used for minced meat?

Minced meat can be made from pork, beef, lamb, or poultry [3].

Is there a limit to the amount of salt in minced meat?

According to EU regulations, minced meat must contain less than 1% salt [2].

Sources

  1. Todo sobre carne picada y sus preparados — provacuno.es (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. carne picada — gastroalianza.es (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Carne — acsa.gencat.cat (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Propiedades de la carne picada — botanical-online.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture