Natural Beef from Niman Ranch
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Niman Ranch Brings All Natural Beef to America
All natural beef by Niman Ranch
Niman Ranch's mission is to produce the finest tasting meat in the world by adhering to a strict code of traditional husbandry principles.
Niman Ranch Meats are registered for the following claims with the USDA:
All beef comes from pre-approved cattle, ranches or farms to ensure the best tasting and quality all natural meat products. Additionally Niman Ranch products are US-based only and raised on family-owned farms.
Niman Ranch Premium Natural Meat comes from Angus and Angus cross-breeds grown on pasture and finished on all-vegetarian feed.
Niman Ranch sells to over a thousand restaurants and restaurant groups. Their products are also sold at Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe's and other grocery stores across the nation.
Men's Health Magazine calls Niman Ranch beef "the Best of the Best"
~ Men's Health, "125 Best Foods for Men" -- June 2007 issue
Niman Ranch's mission is to produce the finest tasting meat in the world by adhering to a strict code of traditional husbandry principles.
Niman Ranch Meats are registered for the following claims with the USDA:
- All Natural
- No Antibiotics Ever
- No Added Hormones Ever
- All Vegetarian Feeds
- Humanely Raised on Environmentally Sustainable Ranches
All beef comes from pre-approved cattle, ranches or farms to ensure the best tasting and quality all natural meat products. Additionally Niman Ranch products are US-based only and raised on family-owned farms.
Niman Ranch Premium Natural Meat comes from Angus and Angus cross-breeds grown on pasture and finished on all-vegetarian feed.
Niman Ranch sells to over a thousand restaurants and restaurant groups. Their products are also sold at Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe's and other grocery stores across the nation.
Men's Health Magazine calls Niman Ranch beef "the Best of the Best"
~ Men's Health, "125 Best Foods for Men" -- June 2007 issue
Contents at a Glance
What are you Eating Tonight?
Niman Ranch on your Table
3 things you should know about Niman Ranch Natural Beef
All Natural, Aged, and Available Cured or Uncured
1. Niman Ranch's Definition of All Natural Beef
The USDA defines natural meat simply as meat that is minimally processed, without artificial ingredients. Niman Ranch defines natural to mean much more than this. Natural defines the way that we raise and care for our livestock.
To Niman Ranch, this means each animal was raised on 100% vegetarian feed.
Our beef is produced without antibiotics or growth hormones.
Animals from our family farms are raised in a natural environment, not feed lots.
2. Niman Ranch's Aged Beef
Much aging improves the taste of fine wine or cheese, the flavor of beef improves when aged. Niman Ranch dry aged beef is held in a temperature and humidity controlled environment for a minimum of 21 days. This allows the beef time to acquire the deeper, rich flavor that Niman Ranch is famous for.
Niman Ranch sells dry aged Ribeye, Cowboy and New York steaks, and roasts.
3. Your Choice - Cured or Uncured Beef
Niman Ranch offers both cured and uncured meat products. Cured beef contains sodium nitrite and/or sodium nitrate, to cure and preserve the meat. Nitrates are natural and can be found in many foods and even in plants.
While many people worry about nitrates in their diet, the amount of nitrates and nitrites you ingest when eating cured products is negligible. It does not pose a health risk.
Nitrates and nitrites help preserve meat and allow it to retain its pink color along with adding depth and complexity of flavor. It also adds the characteristic aroma and flavor notes that make bacon, ham and other cured meats taste so good.
With either cured or uncured Niman Ranch products, you can be sure you are receiving the best in quality.
The USDA defines natural meat simply as meat that is minimally processed, without artificial ingredients. Niman Ranch defines natural to mean much more than this. Natural defines the way that we raise and care for our livestock.
To Niman Ranch, this means each animal was raised on 100% vegetarian feed.
Our beef is produced without antibiotics or growth hormones.
Animals from our family farms are raised in a natural environment, not feed lots.
2. Niman Ranch's Aged Beef
Much aging improves the taste of fine wine or cheese, the flavor of beef improves when aged. Niman Ranch dry aged beef is held in a temperature and humidity controlled environment for a minimum of 21 days. This allows the beef time to acquire the deeper, rich flavor that Niman Ranch is famous for.
Niman Ranch sells dry aged Ribeye, Cowboy and New York steaks, and roasts.
3. Your Choice - Cured or Uncured Beef
Niman Ranch offers both cured and uncured meat products. Cured beef contains sodium nitrite and/or sodium nitrate, to cure and preserve the meat. Nitrates are natural and can be found in many foods and even in plants.
While many people worry about nitrates in their diet, the amount of nitrates and nitrites you ingest when eating cured products is negligible. It does not pose a health risk.
Nitrates and nitrites help preserve meat and allow it to retain its pink color along with adding depth and complexity of flavor. It also adds the characteristic aroma and flavor notes that make bacon, ham and other cured meats taste so good.
With either cured or uncured Niman Ranch products, you can be sure you are receiving the best in quality.
Links for Niman Ranch
- Restaurants Featuring Niman Ranch All Natural Beef
- This list features restaurants around the country that have Niman Ranch meats on their menu.
- Niman Ranch Farmers
- Meet some of the farmers that Niman Ranch works with to bring premium meat products to your table.
- Niman Ranch
- The official home page of Niman Ranch.
- Niman Ranch Online through MySteak.com
- You can now purchase Niman Ranch products online.
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