CRITERIA:

Blue Mountain Ostrich Meat is a product raised by BMIOA Certified farms and processed/packaged according to BMIOA Standards.

Future scientific research by the BMIOA will undoubtedly show that Blue Mountain Ostrich Meat contains a higher concentration of certain vitamins, minerals, amino acids and essential nutrients. This is due to the diet fed these birds that is also high in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other essential nutrients that are stored in the meat muscle of the bird. This allows the Ostrich meat to be the best Ostrich meat product available in the world.

Because of the higher level of Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, and Essential Nutrients contained in the Blue Mountain Ostrich Meat, it quickly becomes the most HEALTHY Ostrich meat for our consumers to purchase.

Other major attributes of Blue Mountain Ostrich Meat that are of importance to our industry and consumers are:

• Bright Red Color Throughout All Cuts
• Even Color Throughout All Muscles
• Less Objectionable Package Liquid
• Extended Shelf Life via Antioxidants
• Greater Tenderness Due to Fast Growing Muscles
• A "Full-Bodied" Taste That Is Unequalled
• Pleasant Aroma While Cooking
• Consistent Quality Meat from Farm To Farm
• Larger Muscles Allowing Larger Portion Cuts
• Higher Percentage of Filet/Steak - Less Trim or Mince

Other attributes of Blue Mountain Ostrich Meat that Chefs and consumers prefer:

• No Animal Protein Products Used to Raise Birds
• Birds Are Raised On Natural Feed Ingredient Diets
• Consistent Production Standards Are Used Throughout the Production Chain

To view for yourself the difference a that a BMIOA "Branded Product" program can make on Ostrich Meat quality, click on the following links for photos and descriptions:

Last modified on Thursday, October 05, 2006