What is meat in Italy?

Abstract

• In Europe, the definition of meat is specified in the EU regulation No. 853/2004. This definition differs from that recognized by researchers. • Italian consumers do not have a clear viewpoint of what constitutes meat. A recent survey showed that 61% of Italian respondents consider edible parts of aquatic species, frog, or land snail as meat also. • In Italy, valuable indigenous cattle breeds are raised for meat production. • Unlike than other parts of the world, Italian consumers also eat significant amounts of meat from veal calf, horse, rabbit, and quail. • In the EU, Italy is ranked Number 1 with 21 Protected Designation of Origin-certified meat products.