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Viande des Grisons or dried beef meat
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 207 kcal —
- Protein 39 g 78%
- Carbohydrate 0.6 g 0%
- Fat 5.5 g 7%
- Saturated fat 2.5 g 13%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.6 g —
- Sodium 1530 mg 67%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.26 mg 20%
- Niacin (B3) 11.8 mg 74%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.3 mg 27%
- Vitamin B6 0.7 mg 41%
- Folate (B9) 33.9 µg 8%
- Vitamin B12 2.4 µg 100%
Minerals
- Calcium 30.8 mg 2%
- Iron 1.8 mg 10%
- Magnesium 46.6 mg 11%
- Phosphorus 278 mg 22%
- Potassium 660 mg 14%
- Zinc 5.9 mg 54%
- Copper 0.15 mg 17%
- Selenium 9 µg 16%
- Iodine 53.8 µg 36%
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Questions about Viande des Grisons or dried beef meat
How is Viande des Grisons made?
Beef is salted, seasoned and air-dried, then pressed during curing to give it a dense texture. It comes from Switzerland’s Graubünden region.
Do you cook Viande des Grisons before eating it?
No. It is ready to eat: slice it very thinly and serve it cold, or add it to a dish just before serving so it does not dry out.
How should you store Viande des Grisons after opening?
Wrap it tightly or put it in a sealed container and keep it in the fridge. Follow the pack’s storage instructions and use it within the stated time after opening.
What do you serve with Viande des Grisons?
Try it with rye bread, cornichons and cheese, or serve thin slices as part of an antipasti board. It is also good with boiled potatoes and a little melted butter.
Can you use bresaola instead of Viande des Grisons?
Yes. Both are air-dried beef eaten in thin slices; bresaola is Italian and often has a softer, less peppery flavour. It has 2,060 mg sodium per 100 g.
Is Viande des Grisons high in protein?
Yes. A 100 g portion provides 39 g of protein.
Why is Viande des Grisons so salty?
Salt is used to preserve the beef during curing and contributes to its characteristic savoury taste. Pair a few slices with unsalted bread or potatoes rather than adding extra salt to the rest of the meal.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 28860 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
