Can Collo mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Chile?

In Chile, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "A lo inglés" and well done is "Bien cocido".

chuck primal · Italy

Collo

Q: What is Collo in Chile?

Collo is the Italy retail name for the chuck roll, which sits on the chuck primal. In Chile, the same cut is most often labeled Huachalomo.

Q: What is Collo called in Chile?

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

Q: What primal is Collo from?

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

In Chile, this cut is Huachalomo.

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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 ChileHuachalomo

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How to order steak doneness

Italy → Chile

rare	Al sangue	→	A lo inglés	48–55°C
medium rare	Cottura media	→	A punto	55–60°C
medium	Al punto	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Ben cotto	→	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

“Collo” in Italy maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Chile, look for labels such as Huachalomo. 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.