Ag-Network-Chile

The largest lamb meat producing farms are in the southern most areas of Chile, near the 5( rail of Magellan and Tierra den Fuego. These arc vast and unpolluted natural prairie" that offer clean water, free from agrochemicals. The cold weather, isolation and extensive operations where no growth stimulants are used, guarantee that the meat will be tender and Iean and readily accepted in international markets.
Magellanic lamb meat complies with all the requirements demanded by modern consumers. Low fat content together a supply of a series of proteins make it a complete food for today's world. Analyses have shown that 3. 5 ounces (100 (Ira ms) of lean lamb's meat have 43 calories and 53 milligrams of cholesterol, which compares favourably with other red meats and poultry, thereby meeting the requirements of a healthier, lower calorie diet.

Chile also produces a broad range of products such as small lamb carcasses, offal, boned or unboned fresh or frozen lamb meal cuts, vacuum packed or packed with film, in layers or blocks and in cardboard boxes of different sizes.
The national industry is concerned with the overall use of all lamb by-products such as guts and dry hides. In processing industrial waste, by employing sophisticated environmentally friendly, non-polluting systems, products fit for animal consumption are obtained, such as meat and bone mecl, blood meal, and industrial fat.

The content of this document (Flavours of Chile - 2004) was kindly provided by the Export Promotion Bureau - ProChile

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