Alabama Administrative Code
Title 80 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES
AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY
Chapter 80-3-19 - COMPOSITION OF MEAT PRODUCTS
Section 80-3-19-.01 - Composition Of Ground Beef

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 80-3-19-.01
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

Ground beef or chopped beef shall consist of chopped, fresh and/or frozen beef, with or without seasoning and without the addition of beef fat as such, nor beef hearts or tongues. It shall not contain more than 30% fat and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders or extenders. When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation of ground or chopped beef, it shall be limited to 25%; and if in excess of natural proportions, its presence shall be declared on the label, in the ingredient statement required, if any, and otherwise contiguous to the name of the product.

Author: Charles H. Barnes

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 2-17-22, 20-1-2.

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