Can nyama ya kusaga mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Italy?

In Italy, medium rare is called "Cottura media". Rare is "Al sangue" and well done is "Ben cotto".

chuck primal · Kenya

nyama ya kusaga

Q: What is nyama ya kusaga in Italy?

nyama ya kusaga is the Kenya retail name for the chuck roll, which sits on the chuck primal. In Italy, the same cut is most often labeled Collo.

Q: What is nyama ya kusaga called in Italy?

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

Q: What primal is nyama ya kusaga from?

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

In Italy, this cut is Collo.

Approximate match · Confidence 0.55

⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

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 ItalyCollo

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How to order steak doneness

Kenya → Italy

rare	Rare	→	Al sangue	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Cottura media	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Al punto	60–65°C
well done	Imeiva	→	Ben cotto	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

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