Meats
The word ‘meat’ typically refers to the flesh of an animal that is commonly eaten as food. At the same time, the word is also used to describe the edible part of a fruit or other plant material, like jackfruit ‘meat’ or coconut ‘meat’. However, the following list only considers animal meats.
Meats can be of several types based on their color, texture, and animal origin.
List of the Common Types of Meats
Red Meats
These are meats from livestock and other large mammals that are red in color, especially when raw.
- Pork
- Beef
- Mutton
- Goat Meat
- Veal
- Venison
- Bison Meat
- Kangaroo Meat
- Game Meats
Poultry
When raw, poultry and bird meats are usually white. They also contain less fat than red meat. So, they are also considered lean meats and can be called white meats.
- Chicken
- Duck
- Turkey
- Goose
- Pheasant
- Emu
Though not a poultry product, rabbit and guinea pig meats usually come in the same group for being white meat.
Fish and Seafood
Fish and seafood are sometimes grouped together with white meats, especially as they are also lean meats.
- Fish
- Lobster
- Crab
- Prawn
- Mussels
- Scallops
- Oysters
- Clams
Meats by Attributes
- Deli Meats
- Cured Meats
- Cheapest Meats
- Game Meats
- Most Expensive Meats in the World
Meats by Purpose of Use
- Best Meats to Smoke
- Taco Meats
- Best Meats to Grill
- Thanksgiving Meats
Meats by Country
- Mexican Meats
- German Meats
- Italian Meats
- Spanish Meats
