Facts About Kid Goat Meat

Nutritional Information

Cootamundra Kid is not only tender and delicious; it has exceptional nutritional qualities offering significant benefits for the health conscious. Goat meat is extremely low in calories and has a very low fat content. In general, goat meat has a lower fat content than lean chicken yet has iron levels higher than beef.
 

100 (gms) (Cooked roasted) Calories Fat (gms) Saturated Fat (gms) Protein (gms) Iron (gms) Goat 122 2.58 0.79 23 3.20 Beef 245 16.00 6.80 23 2.90 Pork 310 24.00 8.70 21 2.70 Lamb 235 16.00 7.30 22 1.40 Chicken 120 3.50 1.10 21 1.50 Source: Sheepandgoat.com – USDA Nutrient Database 2001

In the words of the Meat and Livestock Australia:

“The pink flesh is tender and lean. It has much less fat and cholesterol than sheep meat and is high in protein... The flesh is soft with a beautiful fine texture and a flavour similar to veal.”

and

“goat is very healthy, low in fat and cholesterol. It is simple to prepare and quite delicious... Chevon is sweeter than lamb. Its distinctive flavour is considered a delicacy in most Mediterranean countries.”
(Maggie Beer, Maggie’s Farm).

Did You Know?

• Goat meat is the most widely consumed red meat in the world. Unlike other red meats it has no religious taboos.
• Australia is the world’s leading exporter of goat meat. Most of Australia’s goat meat is exported to the USA.
• The Boer Goat is a goat specially bred for meat and is a large, impressive animal, not at all similar to the commonly known Feral Goat.
• The Boer Goat was introduced to Australia In 1980’s to improve meat quality and availability. Cootamundra Kid’s involvement with the Boer Goat industry since its inception in Australia has ensured the highest standard of our animals and our product.