Food Facts: Is Goat Meat Really Mutton Or Has Different Name Entirely? Find Out Now!

For most non-veg lovers, Sunday just isn't complete without some good old mutton curry. But have you ever stopped to think about it? We call sheep meat mutton, but what is goat meat actually called? Let's find out.

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What is mutton?

For many households, Sundays, festivals, and celebrations are just not the same without special dishes made from mutton or chicken. Eating meat has been a tradition for ages, and Sunday calls for something extra special. But have you ever wondered why we call sheep meat 'mutton'? And what about goat meat? Let's dive into this interesting piece of information.

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The story behind mutton

The word 'mutton' actually comes from an old French word, 'mouton', which means sheep. Even though France doesn't use this word much anymore, it entered the English language and became very popular in England. When the British ruled India, they brought the word with them, and we've been using it for sheep meat ever since.

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What is goat meat called?

So if sheep meat is mutton, what about goat meat? While many countries just call it 'goat meat', the proper term is 'Chevon', which is also an old French word. In places like Britain, Australia, and New Zealand, they are very specific: 'mutton' is meat from an adult sheep, 'lamb' is from a young one, and 'goat meat' is from a goat. Here in India, though, we just call everything 'mutton'! You have to specifically ask for goat or sheep meat if you want a particular kind.