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Eating kangaroo meat remains a controversial topic not only in Australia but also in many countries around the world due to humanitarian concerns and environmental impacts. When mentioning Australia, many people immediately think of kangaroos, barbecued prawns, and especially koalas. Besides being a symbol of the nation, this animal is also a key ingredient in many dishes.
In terms of nutrition, kangaroo meat is high in protein and low in fat (about 2%). It can be prepared in various forms such as steak, sandwiches, and sausages, offering numerous health benefits such as reducing obesity, combating cancer, and diabetes.
However, it also has a drawback of being quite tough, so the meat is usually cooked from rare to medium. The taste of kangaroo meat is often described as a combination of venison and beef. View attachment 1059 Ecologists have repeatedly urged Australians to eat kangaroo meat as this marsupial species has been overbreeding. Photo: Newspix.
In fact, Indigenous Australians have hunted and consumed kangaroo meat since ancient times. In central Australia, kangaroo is known as Kere Aherre. The people there will remove the entrails, skin it, cut off the tail, and place the remaining parts into a hole covered with hot earth and coals.
The Indigenous Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara people refer to the kangaroo as Malu. In addition to eating the meat, they also use the bones of this animal to make spears for later hunting expeditions. View attachment 1060 The flavor of kangaroo meat combines both venison and beef. Photo: Airfryer Cooking.
However, it wasn't until 1980 that eating kangaroo meat became legal in South Australia, and in other states in 1993. Initially, kangaroo soup was highly popular. The kangaroo meat would be mixed with cured pork, resulting in a richer flavor compared to other types of meat.
Due to the excessive population of kangaroos, through wildlife population control programs, licensed hunters are permitted to hunt kangaroo under strict regulations. Specifically, out of the 48 kangaroo species, hunters are only allowed to hunt 5 species for commercial purposes.
In 2008, the kangaroo meat industry was valued at around 250,000,000 - 270,000,000 USD. This industry is considered environmentally friendly as kangaroos adapt well to natural weather conditions, do not require any processed food, and do not destroy native vegetation.
This economic sector has the support of professional ecologists from animal welfare associations, ecological associations, and wildlife management associations in Australia. In 2017, ecological researchers in Australia warned that wild kangaroo populations had become overly abundant and recommended that Australians consume more kangaroo meat.
Government data indicated that there were nearly 45 million kangaroos in 2016, almost double the population of Australia, according to BBC. When this species over-reproduces, they face the risk of starvation due to food shortages, especially during droughts.
Nevertheless, animal protection organizations in many countries still raise concerns about the sustainability of this product. Some supermarkets in the UK have even stopped selling kangaroo meat.
Today, many Australians still refuse to eat kangaroo meat for various reasons. Skippy the Bush Kangaroo - a television series aired in the 1960s, persuaded Australians that this animal is too cute to become a meal. The rest refuse simply because they do not want to eat an animal that symbolizes their nation. Therefore, kangaroo meat is no longer a popular food in the land of kangaroos.
View attachment 1061 Kangaroo meat is widely sold in supermarkets across Australia. Photo: Chefs Pencil. Jock Zonfrillo, an Australian chef, shared on SBS that Australians have many reasons to refuse to eat kangaroo meat. For instance, it symbolizes tourism campaigns or due to their affection for this adorable creature.
In reality, a 2014 study by researchers at the University of Wollongong found that this was the main reason why some people feel uncomfortable eating kangaroo meat.
Source: https://dulich.laodong.vn/am-thuc/thit-kangaroo-dac-san-gay-tranh-cai-cua-australia-1267025.html
In terms of nutrition, kangaroo meat is high in protein and low in fat (about 2%). It can be prepared in various forms such as steak, sandwiches, and sausages, offering numerous health benefits such as reducing obesity, combating cancer, and diabetes.
However, it also has a drawback of being quite tough, so the meat is usually cooked from rare to medium. The taste of kangaroo meat is often described as a combination of venison and beef. View attachment 1059 Ecologists have repeatedly urged Australians to eat kangaroo meat as this marsupial species has been overbreeding. Photo: Newspix.
In fact, Indigenous Australians have hunted and consumed kangaroo meat since ancient times. In central Australia, kangaroo is known as Kere Aherre. The people there will remove the entrails, skin it, cut off the tail, and place the remaining parts into a hole covered with hot earth and coals.
The Indigenous Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara people refer to the kangaroo as Malu. In addition to eating the meat, they also use the bones of this animal to make spears for later hunting expeditions. View attachment 1060 The flavor of kangaroo meat combines both venison and beef. Photo: Airfryer Cooking.
However, it wasn't until 1980 that eating kangaroo meat became legal in South Australia, and in other states in 1993. Initially, kangaroo soup was highly popular. The kangaroo meat would be mixed with cured pork, resulting in a richer flavor compared to other types of meat.
Due to the excessive population of kangaroos, through wildlife population control programs, licensed hunters are permitted to hunt kangaroo under strict regulations. Specifically, out of the 48 kangaroo species, hunters are only allowed to hunt 5 species for commercial purposes.
In 2008, the kangaroo meat industry was valued at around 250,000,000 - 270,000,000 USD. This industry is considered environmentally friendly as kangaroos adapt well to natural weather conditions, do not require any processed food, and do not destroy native vegetation.
This economic sector has the support of professional ecologists from animal welfare associations, ecological associations, and wildlife management associations in Australia. In 2017, ecological researchers in Australia warned that wild kangaroo populations had become overly abundant and recommended that Australians consume more kangaroo meat.
Government data indicated that there were nearly 45 million kangaroos in 2016, almost double the population of Australia, according to BBC. When this species over-reproduces, they face the risk of starvation due to food shortages, especially during droughts.
Nevertheless, animal protection organizations in many countries still raise concerns about the sustainability of this product. Some supermarkets in the UK have even stopped selling kangaroo meat.
Today, many Australians still refuse to eat kangaroo meat for various reasons. Skippy the Bush Kangaroo - a television series aired in the 1960s, persuaded Australians that this animal is too cute to become a meal. The rest refuse simply because they do not want to eat an animal that symbolizes their nation. Therefore, kangaroo meat is no longer a popular food in the land of kangaroos.
View attachment 1061 Kangaroo meat is widely sold in supermarkets across Australia. Photo: Chefs Pencil. Jock Zonfrillo, an Australian chef, shared on SBS that Australians have many reasons to refuse to eat kangaroo meat. For instance, it symbolizes tourism campaigns or due to their affection for this adorable creature.
In reality, a 2014 study by researchers at the University of Wollongong found that this was the main reason why some people feel uncomfortable eating kangaroo meat.
Source: https://dulich.laodong.vn/am-thuc/thit-kangaroo-dac-san-gay-tranh-cai-cua-australia-1267025.html
