There are many variables. As a result, the process can take anywhere from four days to four weeks â or even longer. As a borrower, the best thing you can during the mortgage underwriting process is (A) stay in touch with your loan officer, and (B) resolve any conditions that may arise as quickly as possible.
Horse meat varies in color. Meat from younger horses is lighter in color and flavor, while meat from older horses has a deeper color and flavor. Horse meat is lean, typically, and relatively tender. Older horses are considered to have the most tender meat â different than say veal from a cow. Horse meat is a bit sweet in taste. Some think it is a blend between beef (a cow) and venison (deer). People use it similar to the way they use beef, putting it in sandwiches, or serving it in a slab. The cooking time is generally shorter than that of beef, in part because of its lean qualities.
To assist consumers in meat selection, the government developed the following definitions, based on a cooked, 3-ounce portion of meat. 1  Extra lean meat contains less than 5 grams of total fat and less than 2 grams of saturated fat. 2  Lean meat contains less than 10 grams of total fat and less than 4.5 grams of saturated fat.