Can blade nz mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Spain?

In Spain, medium rare is called "Al punto". Rare is "Poco hecho" and well done is "Muy hecho".

chuck primal · New Zealand

blade nz

Q: What is blade nz in Spain?

blade nz is the New Zealand retail name for the chuck roast (blade), which sits on the chuck primal. In Spain, the same cut is most often labeled chuck blade.

Q: What is blade nz called in Spain?

Look for chuck blade—mapped to Chuck Blade (chuck roast (blade)).

Q: What primal is blade nz from?

Chuck Blade is on the chuck primal (Shoulder blade area, above the arm).

In Spain, this cut is chuck blade.

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Fig. 1 · Shoulder blade area, above the arm · chuck primal

About this cut

From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.

Primalchuck

LocationShoulder blade area, above the arm

In Spainchuck blade

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How to order steak doneness

New Zealand → Spain

rare	Rare	→	Poco hecho	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Al punto	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	En su punto	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Muy hecho	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

“blade nz” in New Zealand maps to canonical chuck blade (chuck: Shoulder blade area, above the arm). In Spain, look for labels such as chuck blade. From the shoulder blade (scapula) area. Contains the blade bone and connective tissue that melts during braising. Classic pot roast cut. Cross-rib roast is cut from this area.