BUFFALOES live happily in simple pastures; they are disease resistant and require very little care. They also tolerate intense cold weather.
In the past, BUFFALOES wandered in the plains in herds of tens of thousands, too numerous to be counted.
The buffalo was considered North America's most important wild animal. It symbolized wealth and it was very present in the lives of American Indians; they would use it for food, clothing, shelter and crafts.
Practically extinct at the end of the 19th century, the buffalo population started to grow again because of the tremendous effort made by the first defenders of the environment and by ranch owners. Numerous herds of buffaloes, private or public, are presently bred in the United States and in Canada.
Why buffalo meat?
Simply for its taste! Buffalo meat is the tastiest red meat available on the market It is naturally nutritious, tender, and easy to prepare - it is near to impossible to find anything better! Buffalo meat is dense; people are satisfied with a smaller portion. Furthermore, it does not shrink after cooking.
Buffalo meat is an excellent red meat; it has a low fat content, it is rich in protein and it is very tasty. A research conducted by Dr M. Marchello, from the University of North Dakota, proved that buffalo meat has a high nutrient content because of the ratio of its proteins, fats, minerals and fatty acids ands its calorie content. The research proved as well that buffalo meat has a high content of iron and essential fatty acids.
NUTRIENTS
(per 100 grams of lean cooked meat)
| Fat (mg) | Calories (Kcal) | Iron (mg) | Cholesterol (mg) | |
| Buffalo |
2,42
|
143
|
82
|
3,42
|
| Beef |
9,28
|
211
|
86
|
2,00
|
| Pork |
9,66
|
212
|
86
|
1,1
|
| Chicken (skinless) |
7,41
|
190
|
89
|
1,21
|
| Duck (skinless) |
11,2
|
201
|
89
|
2,7
|
| Venison |
3,19
|
158
|
112
|
4,47
|
| Halibut |
2,94
|
140
|
41
|
1,07
|
Source : USDA Handbook 8-5; 8-10; 8-13; 8-17
A portion of buffalo meat provides 34% of the recommended daily requirements for protein, 32% for zinc, 33% for iron, 10% for niacin, 20% for phosphorus, 14% for vitamin B6 and 42% for selenium. Buffalo meat is non allergenic which makes it easily digestible for people suffering from a red meat intolerance.
Our buffaloes are bred naturally outdoors. There are absolutely NO growth hormone, steroid nor medication residues in our buffalo meat. For today's consumer who is concerned about his health, buffalo meat is a natural choice for healthy nutrition.
Contrary to what one may think, buffalo meat is affordable for a family budget especially if a whole quarter is bought directly from the producer. When buying a quarter or half a buffalo, one can benefit from a variety of cuts, from tenderloin to ground meat. The price is close to that of organic beef.
Discover on your own why buffalo meat is becoming a gourmet's delight.