Why choose Pre® Beef?
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Why choose Pre® Beef? Four things set us apart: 100% Grass-Fed & Finished cattle, high-quality sourcing, packaging you can see through, and real nutrition benefits.
One of the most popular questions we get here at Pre® is how our beef is different from other beef brands. Why should you choose Pre® Beef? Four factors make Pre stand out.
1. All of our beef is 100% Grass-Fed & Finished
All cattle eat grass at some point in their lives. What they are finished on is what matters most for quality.
Finishing refers to what cattle eat during the last period of their lives. Cattle finished on grain, a very energy-dense feed, put on weight and fat a lot faster. Cattle finished on grass are usually kept on pasture, so it takes them longer to put on weight, but it results in a higher-quality product.
Beef from cattle finished on grain can be labeled "Grass-Fed, Grain-Finished," or sometimes only "Grass-Fed." Cattle finished on grass eat grass for their whole lives after weaning, which is what we mean by 100% Grass-Fed & Finished. For the full breakdown, read grass fed beef vs. grass finished beef.
2. We practice high-quality sourcing methods
At Pre, we believe Mother Nature, not technology, should be responsible for what is on our plates. Since all of our beef is 100% Grass-Fed & Finished, we source it from an environment where the grass is healthiest and most nutrient-rich. That led us to the milder climates of Australia and New Zealand, where nutrient-rich grasses like alfalfa, clover, Flinders grass, Mitchell grass, and rye grow year-round.
Beef, like wine, gets its flavor from climate, region, and soil, which is why sourcing location matters. Read more about why Pre sources from Australia and New Zealand.
3. Our packaging is transparent, literally
Food labels are just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to quality. Labels are the leading indicator of what you want to buy, but they do not always show the whole picture. That is why our packaging is quite literally transparent. Our packaging is:
BPA-free plastic
Transparent, so you can see the beef
Vacuum-sealed for freshness
Easy to open, with a quick tear-off
When choosing meat, the label and packaging are only the first steps. Ask yourself other questions, too. Is this product packaged to stay fresh for a long time? What does it taste like when I cook it? How is the texture, dry or juicy? All of these factors matter. See why beef changes color in a vacuum-sealed pack, and how to read the date with expiration dates explained.
Pre beef is proud to carry these labels: Non-GMO Project Verified, Whole30 Approved®, Certified Paleo, and Halal compliant. Learn more in living non-GMO with clean beef.
For a label-by-label guide, read understanding the meat label and organic vs. non-GMO.
4. Our beef offers real nutrition benefits
Compared with USDA Choice, Pre® 100% Grass-Fed & Finished beef is lower in calories and fat. We say "no added hormones" instead of "hormone-free" because nothing living can ever be hormone-free. Think about it: all living organisms have hormones. "No added hormones" means no hormones have been given to our cattle to promote growth. And "no sub-therapeutic antibiotics" means animals do not receive antibiotics on a daily basis. They only receive antibiotics in the case of illness.
Our fixed portion sizes, which you can read about in we like consistency, let us calculate the nutrition for each cut accurately. You will find exact numbers on each Pre product page. Overall, Pre beef offers:
Up to 37% fewer calories than USDA Choice, depending on the cut*
Up to 62% less fat than USDA Choice, depending on the cut*
High Protein, from 24g to 31g per serving depending on the cut
Vitamin B12 and iron in every serving
*Versus the USDA Choice version of the same cut of beef.
Why choose Pre® Beef? What makes it different
So, why choose Pre® Beef? Our team at Pre® thinks about beef differently, which is why we approach beef differently. Our 100% Grass-Fed & Finished beef, high-quality sourcing, transparent packaging, and nutrition benefits are what make our beef stand out above other brands, and that is what makes us proud to be a part of the Pre Brands family.
For the quality checklist behind it, read we found the best beef ever, or get the short version in the Pre difference.
Want to learn more? Watch this rapid-fire Q and A with Julie Divis, our Quality Manager.
FAQ
What makes Pre beef different from other beef brands?
Four things: it is 100% Grass-Fed & Finished, it is sourced from regions where cattle graze year-round, the packaging is transparent and vacuum-sealed, and it carries real nutrition benefits.
Why does Pre say "no added hormones" instead of "hormone-free"?
All living things have natural hormones, so nothing can truly be hormone-free. "No added hormones" means no hormones have been given to our cattle to promote growth.
Where can I find exact nutrition information?
Because our portions are a fixed size, we can calculate the nutrition for each cut accurately. You will find it on each Pre product page.
Want the packaging details? Read the importance of Pre beef packaging.
Where can I buy Pre 100% Grass-Fed & Finished Beef?
Pre Brands beef is a lean, High Protein, delicious way to keep dinner healthy. Use our store locator to find a store near you, browse all Pre products, or find us on Instacart.
