The type of meat that is more nutritious than beef and chicken, but hearing the name many people do not dare to eat it

Many people are curious to know what kangaroo meat tastes like, is it edible or not, and how it is prepared.

Kangaroo meat is produced in Australia, from wild kangaroos, then shipped to more than 60 countries worldwide for consumption.

Kangaroos are herbivores, their diet mainly consists of grass, leaves, fruits, seeds, flowers and bark. They are not raised on a farm but live in the wild, can tolerate drought amazingly, and consume less water than other livestock species.

The exploitation and slaughter of kangaroos in Australia is considered essential. They breed like rabbits, when consumed means reducing the number of kangaroos in the wild.

Is eating kangaroo meat good?

Kangaroo meat is very nutritious, contains more protein than beef, rich in zinc and iron. It is also a rich source of conjugated linolenic acid (CLA), higher than both beef and pork. CLA may help reduce cancer risk, by blocking enzymes that promote cancer growth.

Kangaroo is a healthy alternative to beef. This is a very lean meat with less than 2% fat. It is also rich in essential B vitamins, minerals such as zinc and iron, omega 3 fats and omega-6 fatty acids. In particular, it has twice the iron content of beef, 3 times of chicken and pork.

Besides, kangaroo meat contains a large amount of parasites because they live in the wild. According to a related study, 1 kangaroo can be infected with up to 30,000 parasitic worms.

Kangaroos don’t always carry parasites, but if they do, they won’t contaminate the meat. Furthermore, all kangaroo meat sold commercially in Australia has been tested for the presence of parasites and is deemed safe for human consumption.

What does kangaroo taste like?

Kangaroo meat is commented to have a stronger taste than both beef and lamb, not as fragrant as venison.

Although kangaroo meat is very lean, it is not too tough, dark red in color. Its taste is not like chicken but the lean texture is similar to chicken or rabbit.

The most common way to cook kangaroo meat is as steak, but it can be made into burgers, hot dogs, casseroles, and meatballs. When cooked properly, the meat will be tender and juicy.

However, kangaroos are 98% lean and must be cooked over high heat until tender. However, overcooking can cause the meat to dry out quickly because of its low fat content. Overcooked steak will be very dry, tough.

The Australian Food Safety Authority believes that kangaroo meat should be thoroughly cooked before eating. Raw meat of any wild creature carries a high risk of containing parasites. Therefore, if you eat raw meat, bacteria will definitely enter the body.