Does Grass-Fed Beef Smell Different?
You are what you eat, and so are cows. So, yes, grass-fed beef may not smell similar to grain-fed beef. Many cows have a grain-based diet as opposed to conventional grass-based diets. Beef gotten from such cows smells different from grass-fed beef. The two beef variants even taste slightly different from each other. Most beef eaters may not notice this difference in smell, but it does exist. For the minority who can distinguish between both types of beef, they might notice that grass-fed beef may smell fatty while grain-fed beef may smell somewhat fleshy/meaty. Let's explore what exactly causes this…