Cervena Natural Tender Venison
Mountain River Venison is Cervena accredited.
From the fresh, open farmlands of New Zealand comes a meat so tender, so delicious, that it has its own name. It's called Cervena® natural tender venison.
Criteria to Become Cervena Venison
In order to qualify as Cervena Natural Tender Venison, the farmed animals must meet specific criteria:
- Three years and under .
- Transported and processed according to strict quality-assured standards of the Cervena brand; licensed processing plants are audited bi-annually by an independent agency.
- Naturally raised
The deer must be able to roam and graze freely in natural conditions on the pastures of the farm
No growth hormones or steroids are administered to the animals
The deer are fed only on grass and can be supplemented during the colder months with only natural feed like hay and silage.
Distinguishing Charactoristics
The name Cervena reaches back to historical origins, combining cervidae, the Latin word for deer, with venison.
Cervena® Natural Tender Venison is:
- Flavorful - a distinctive, yet mild red meat flavor
- Tender - from naturally raised animals three years and under
- Consistent - high standards guarantee consistent quality from order to order
- Natural - no steriods or hormones, free range
Quality-Assured - “commitment to quality from pasture to plate” is the hallmark of the Cervena product, which is processed and packaged to highest international standards, including US FDA requirements.
Healthy - low in fat, calories and cholesterol, and a quality source for protein and iron, Cervena shares a similar nutritional profile to skinless chicken breast, but with a third the fat and more than double the iron.
Versatile - the taste and texture of Cervena as well as the variety of cuts available make it conducive to year round eating, from seasonal preparations like braised osso bucco in winter or to a grilled steak in the warmer months.
Mild yet distinctive taste - not gamey.
Easy to prepare - with quick cooking.
High yield - requiring minimal trimming.
Long shelf life - for fresh meat that is maintained at 29.5°-31° F.
Available year round.