Ground meat Ground meat Ground meat, called mince or minced meat outside of North America, and keema or qeema. (Hindustani: क़ीमा , , () in South Asia, is finely chopped by a meat grinder or a chopping knife. A common type of ground meat is ground beef, but many other types of meats are prepared in a similar fashion, including pork, lamb, and poultry. In South Asia, both mutton and goat meat are also minced to produce "keema." Ground meat is used in a wide variety of dishes, by itself, or mixed with other ingredients. It may be formed into meatballs which
Psychology of eating meat Psychology of eating meat The psychology of eating meat is a complex area of study illustrating the confluence of morality, emotions, cognition, and personality characteristics. Research into the psychological and cultural factors of meat eating suggests correlations with masculinity; support for hierarchical values; and reduced openness to experience. Because meat eating is widely practiced but is sometimes associated with ambivalence, it has been used as a case study in moral psychology to illustrate theories of cognitive dissonance and moral disengagement. Research into the consumer psychology of meat is relevant both to meat industry marketing and to advocates of reduced meat