Can unterspalte mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Argentina?

In Argentina, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "Jugoso" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is unterspalte in Argentina?

Q: What is unterspalte in Argentina?

unterspalte is the Switzerland retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In Argentina, the same cut is most often labeled Carnaza cuadrada.

Q: What is unterspalte called in Argentina?

Look for Carnaza cuadrada—mapped to Outside Round (bottom round (outside round)).

Q: What primal is unterspalte from?

Outside Round is on the round primal (Outer thigh of the hindquarter).

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unterspalte

is very similar to Carnaza cuadrada in Argentina

Ask for: Carnaza cuadrada

About this cut

From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

round primal · Outer thigh of the hindquarter

In Argentina

Carnaza cuadrada

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How to order steak doneness

Switzerland → Argentina

rareBleu→Jugoso48–55°C

medium rareSaignant→A punto55–60°C

mediumÀ point→Cocido60–65°C

well doneBien cuit→Bien cocido70–100°C

Argentine asado is often cooked more thoroughly than US or French preferences. Well done is not unusual.

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“unterspalte” in Switzerland maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Argentina, look for labels such as Carnaza cuadrada. From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.