What does Alpaca meat taste like?

Question

Someone said it might taste like chicken. I don't believe them. What do you think Alpaca tastes like?

Answer 1

I think that Alpaca meat probably tastes a lot like venison or goat. They're about the same size, and they eat shrubbery and stuff, and walk around a lot. They wouldn't taste anything like chicken.

Answer 2

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In parts of South America, alpacas and llamas have been used as a source of meat and skins for thousands of years and it is the main source of protein in their daily diets. Alpaca meat is not only rich in proteins, but also low in fat and has the lowest level of cholesterol of any meat. Currently, in Australia, alpacas are bred mostly for the beautiful, soft fleece (wool) they produce. There are alpacas being used for meat though and restaurants that offer it on their menus. Just as meat from cattle is called beef and deer is venison, the term being used for alpaca meat in Australia currently is Viande. I have not tasted alpaca meat, but apparently it is quite a lean meat with a taste described as similar to sweet lamb. Approximately 50% of a carcase is used as prime cuts, such as loin cutlets and steaks, which are sold in either the fresh or frozen meat markets to restaurants, hotels and supermarkets. Secondary cuts are processed into sausages, hot dogs and processed alpaca hams.

Answer 5

I had alpaca meat on a trip to Peru a few years ago.

It was sort of goat-like in taste and texture, but it wasn't exactly lilke anything I had had before. Slightly gamey, but not overpowering like elk. I enjoyed it, although the poor beastie probably didn't.

Answer 6

Actually, alpacas are bread for their wool, but people in the Andes do eat alpaca meat. I have tried it and it is very tasty. Must be because of the natural grass they eat. It is a very healthy meat, because the animal is in constant movement. This makes the meat is very lean and therefore low in cholesterol.

Answer 7

Alpacas arent bred for meat, so its probably really tough and not very flavorful. I think maybe if they bred certain Alpacas to other special ones and raised them as a not so rugged animal, then they would be alot tastier and more tender. I have never tried it, so dont take my word for it.

Answer 8

I have never eaten alpaca meat, but I assure you that it most certainly tastes like chicken.

Answer 9

apparently it is quite a lean meat with a taste described as similar to sweet lamb.


P.S. Sorry if I sound like a smartypants. I don't mean to, I just find that usually the most complete answer has already been made by someone already and I think they deserve the credit for their efforts. I don't like plagarists. I just try and give people a source for the info. Peace. : )

Answer 10

I've never eaten alpaca myself, but I'm sure it tastes just like alpaca.