Beef Tendon Achilles

Found in the lower leg of the cow, specifically the Achilles tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.

Characteristics:

• It’s not a muscle but a tough connective tissue, made primarily of collagen.

• Very tough and inedible when raw; requires long, slow cooking to break down.

• Typically sold as thick, whitish strips of sinewy tissue.

Brands: ICC
Origin: USA
Packing: 10-20kg/cs
Best For: Kare-Kare, Goto