Division 3.2 Description of product to which the name in (1) applies

The name ‘Vlees van het rood ras van West-Vlaanderen’ may be used only for fresh meat from females, aged between three and a half and eight years of age, and steers, aged between two and three and a half years of age, of the ‘Red’ breed of cattle bred and reared in the province of West Flanders. The carcasses must meet the following specifications:

• Weight: at least 380 kg.

• Conformation: Classes S, E, U, R and O of the SEUROP classification for cattle.

• Fat cover: 2, 3, 4 or 5.

The meat is fairly dark red, with light, fine marbling and a fine-grained texture.

The meat has a full, intense flavour, and the fine streaks of fat give it a touch of creaminess.