Can pulpa negra mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Guatemala?

In Guatemala, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

round primal · Bolivia

pulpa negra

Q: What is pulpa negra in Guatemala?

pulpa negra is the Bolivia retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Guatemala, the same cut is most often labeled posta negra.

Q: What is pulpa negra called in Guatemala?

Look for posta negra—mapped to Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Q: What primal is pulpa negra from?

Inside Round is on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

In Guatemala, this cut is posta negra.

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Fig. 1 · Inner thigh of the hindquarter · round primal

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

Primalround

LocationInner thigh of the hindquarter

In Guatemalaposta negra

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How to order steak doneness

Bolivia → Guatemala

rare	Vuelta y vuelta	→	Rojo	48–55°C
medium rare	Término medio	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	Tres cuartos	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	Bien cocido	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“pulpa negra” in Bolivia maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Guatemala, look for labels such as posta negra. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.