Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between chemical lean and visual lean?
Chemical lean (CL) is the ratio of lean red meat to fat in a sample of meat subject to a chemical test approved by AUS-MEAT Limited (in Australia). Chemical lean is more accurate than visual lean (VL), a visual assessment of lean red meat to fat visible on a sample cut.
How do you calculate chemical lean?
Chemical lean content is calculated as CL = 100 – (% fat).