Peruvian importer debuts value-added US beef, pork products
US beef livers garner attention in Peru as an affordable source of protein and iron.
The US Meat Export Federation recently partnered with the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and a Peruvian importer to introduce two US red meat products to media outlets and 70 retailers, processors, caterers and institutional representatives in Lima. A liver burger and liver meatballs were developed with US beef liver and US ham as affordable, easy-to-prepare meal options, emphasizing iron and protein.
The idea for creating value-added products evolved while USMEF worked to expand the range of US beef and pork cuts available in Peru. US beef livers have already gained traction in Peru as an affordable source of protein and iron, critical in a country that suffers from high rates of anemia, especially among children and the elderly. More than 43% of Peruvians under the age of three suffer from anemia, said USMEF South America Representative Jessica Julca.
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