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Tenderloin (Global Beef Cut Guide)

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Tenderloin (beef tenderloin) is Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon. It sits on the loin primal (psoas major).Often compared to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

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What is Tenderloin?
Tenderloin (beef tenderloin) is Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

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Where does Tenderloin come from on the cow?
Tenderloin sits on the loin primal at psoas major.

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What primal is Tenderloin?
Tenderloin is part of the loin primal.

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Is Tenderloin the same as Striploin?
No—beef tenderloin differs from striploin (strip steak); compare the two hub pages.

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How is Tenderloin different from Ribeye?
Different muscle and primal: Tenderloin is loin; Ribeye follows its own canonical spec.

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What is beef tenderloin called in Brazil?
See the names-by-country list on this page for Brazilian retail synonyms mapped to Tenderloin.

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Is Tenderloin tender?
Tenderness varies by exact muscle and preparation; Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

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