Ingredient

Chopped And Formed: Beef

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use chopped and formed beef to create convenient and uniform meat products. It …

What it is

This ingredient is made from pieces of beef that are chopped and then reformed into a specific shape, such as a patty or nugget. It is often used to create consistent products from various cuts of beef.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use chopped and formed beef to create convenient and uniform meat products. It is commonly found in frozen dinners, burgers, and appetizers where a consistent texture and shape are desired.

Health notes

Chopped and formed beef is a source of protein and other nutrients found in beef. The FDA considers beef a standard food ingredient. Like other red meats, high consumption has been linked to certain health concerns in some studies, but evidence is mixed and intake recommendations vary.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. Beef is not one of the 9 FDA major allergens.

Products containing Chopped And Formed: Beef

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STEAK-EZE Pretzel Burger Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 53% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 286kcal 16.1Protein 13.6Fat 22.1Carbs AdvancePierre Foods Inc. Pretzel Burger Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 53% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 284kcal 15.9Protein 13.4Fat 21.9Carbs Night Hawk Frozen Foods, Inc. Charbolies Chopped And Farmed Beef And Night Hawk Steak Sauce, Top Chop'T With Night Hawk Steak Sauce Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 298kcal 22.3Protein 23.4Fat 0Carbs AdvancePierre Foods Inc. Angus Cheeseburger Flamebroiled Angus Chopped Beef Steak With American Cheese On A Sesame Seed Bun, Angus Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 299kcal 15.5Protein 16.1Fat 23.0Carbs AdvancePierre Foods Inc. Pretzel Burger Flamebroiled Chopped Beef Steak With Stone Ground Ale Mustard & Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese On A Pretzel Bun, Pretzel Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 53% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 29% DV per serving 286kcal 16.1Protein 13.6Fat 22.1Carbs AdvancePierre Foods Inc. Angus Beef & Cheese Sliders, Angus Beef & Cheese Frozen Patties and Burgers 286kcal 12.9Protein 14.3Fat 27.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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