Can ganso mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in France?

In France, medium rare is called "À point". Rare is "Saignant" and well done is "Bien cuit".

round primal · Chile

ganso

Q: What is ganso in France?

ganso is the Chile retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In France, the same cut is most often labeled Gîte à la noix.

Q: What is ganso called in France?

Look for Gîte à la noix—mapped to Outside Round (bottom round (outside round)).

Q: What primal is ganso from?

Outside Round is on the round primal (Outer thigh of the hindquarter).

In France, this cut is Gîte à la noix.

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

About this cut

From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

Primalround

LocationOuter thigh of the hindquarter

In FranceGîte à la noix

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How to order steak doneness

Chile → France

rare	A lo inglés	→	Saignant	48–55°C
medium rare	A punto	→	À point	55–60°C
medium	Tres cuartos	→	Entre à point et bien cuit	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	Bien cuit	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

“ganso” in Chile maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In France, look for labels such as Gîte à la noix. From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.