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round primal · Bolivia

cola

In Iran, this cut is dom.

Exact match · Confidence 0.95
Fig. 1 · Tail, cross-cut into round sections · round primal

About this cut

The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

Primalround
LocationTail, cross-cut into round sections
In Irandom

How to order steak doneness

rareVuelta y vueltaKham
medium rareTérmino medioKam-pokhteh
mediumTres cuartosMadiyom
well doneBien cocidoKamelan Pokhteh

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

“cola” in Bolivia maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Iran, look for labels such as dom. The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

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What is cola in Iran?
cola maps to Oxtail (oxtail) in this ontology; in Iran, look for labels such as dom.

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What is cola called in Iran?
In Iran, cola corresponds to Oxtail; common retail wording includes dom.

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Where does cola come from on the cow?
cola refers to oxtail on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

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What primal is cola from?
cola is tied to the round primal as Oxtail (oxtail).

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Is cola the same as ribeye?
No—cola maps to oxtail (Oxtail), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is cola the same as Hind Shank?
No—cola is oxtail; Hind Shank is hind shank, a different canonical cut.

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What is the canonical beef cut for cola?
cola resolves to Oxtail (oxtail) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Iran butcher?
Ask for dom and mention Oxtail if needed—the mapped retail names above match oxtail.

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Why might cola be less common in Iran?
cola is a Bolivia retail term; Iran shops may use different names for the same oxtail muscle.

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Where can I read a full definition of cola?
Open the glossary page for cola (/what-is/cola) and the Oxtail hub for country-by-country names.

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How this information is generated

This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.