Everything is laughter and fun when we talk about
"suaperro" tacos until we find out that it is not just an urban legend. In Mexico, establishments have been detected that offer
dog, horse, and donkey meat clandestinely, passing it off as beef or pork. So it is not entirely improbable that, without knowing it, you may have eaten dog tacos at some point.
Don't let them give you cat for rabbit or dog, horse, or donkey for beef! At
kiwilimón, we share everything you need to know to identify if the meat you were served is from any other animal other than
beef or
pork.
How to know if I was given dog meat? Unfortunately, "suaperro" tacos are more real than anyone would like to admit, so you must be very attentive to identify if the meat you are eating is really from the animal you were told.
One of the characteristics you should look for to identify
dog meat has to do with texture. Dog meat is distinguished by being
greasier than other types of meat, so if you notice that the meat in your tacos is greasier than usual, this is a reason to doubt its origin. Additionally, dog meat is also
stickier than others, as noted by the news site
Milenio.
You can also read: Benefits of vegetarian meatsIf you also notice that the dubious meat has a
hard consistency when chewing or has a
very strong odor, then it is highly likely that it is dog meat.
How to know if I was given horse meat? While the sale and consumption of
horse meat is legal in Mexico, the problem arises when it is not properly labeled, leading consumers to believe it is beef. Furthermore, when not handled properly,
horse meat can contain substances unfit for human consumption, such as clenbuterol.
To identify if the meat you were sold is horse, you can look for the following points. If you notice that the meat is
darker, has
no fat,
foams, or shrinks significantly in
size when cooked, is
sweeter, or considerably
cheaper, it is highly likely that it is horse meat, as noted by the portal
Contexto Ganadero.
Eating horse meat is not dangerous to health and is even considered
gourmet meat in certain markets, but it must always come from authorized slaughterhouses that comply with the health standards established by the government.
You can also read: How to avoid cross-contamination in the kitchen?How to know if I was given donkey meat? Donkey meat is another type of meat that is often passed off as beef. If the meat you are questioning has a
deep reddish intense color almost
burgundy, has
yellowish fat, is priced very low, and has a
dry texture or
bland taste, it is most likely donkey meat, according to
La Razón.
According to various
experts on the subject, eating
donkey meat can pose the risk of
diseases such as gastrointestinal pain, encephalitis, salmonellosis, or tapeworm infection due to improper handling of the meat and the possible unsanitary conditions in which the animals may have been raised.
Keep the above points in mind so that you are never deceived when buying meat again!
Remember that at
kiwilimón, you can find the
most delicious beef recipes to treat your family well.