Can tzavar mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Portugal?

In Portugal, medium rare is called "Mal passado/ao ponto". Rare is "Mal passado" and well done is "Bem passado".

chuck primal · Israel

tzavar

Q: What is tzavar in Portugal?

tzavar is the Israel retail name for the chuck roll, which sits on the chuck primal. In Portugal, the same cut is most often labeled Acém.

Q: What is tzavar called in Portugal?

Look for Acém—mapped to Chuck Roll (chuck roll).

Q: What primal is tzavar from?

Chuck Roll is on the chuck primal (Between the neck and the rib section, boneless).

In Portugal, this cut is Acém.

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Fig. 1 · Between the neck and the rib section, boneless · chuck primal

About this cut

A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.

Primalchuck

LocationBetween the neck and the rib section, boneless

In PortugalAcém

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How to order steak doneness

Israel → Portugal

rare	רייר	→	Mal passado	48–55°C
medium rare	מדיום רייר	→	Mal passado/ao ponto	55–60°C
medium	מדיום	→	Ao ponto	60–65°C
well done	וול דאן	→	Bem passado	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

“tzavar” in Israel maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Portugal, look for labels such as Acém. A boneless cut from the center of the chuck, between the neck and the rib primal. Well-marbled with good beefy flavor. Contains several muscles with varying tenderness. Used for roasts, stew, and ground beef.