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round primal · Nicaragua

posta negra

In Kenya, this cut is topside ke.

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

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

Primalround
LocationInner thigh of the hindquarter
In Kenyatopside ke

How to order steak doneness

rareRojoRare
medium rareTérmino medioMedium rare
mediumTres cuartosMedium
well doneBien cocidoImeiva

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

“posta negra” in Nicaragua maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Kenya, look for labels such as topside ke. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

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What is posta negra in Kenya?
posta negra maps to Inside Round (top round (inside round)) in this ontology; in Kenya, look for labels such as topside ke.

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What is posta negra called in Kenya?
In Kenya, posta negra corresponds to Inside Round; common retail wording includes topside ke.

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Where does posta negra come from on the cow?
posta negra refers to top round (inside round) on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

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What primal is posta negra from?
posta negra is tied to the round primal as Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

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Is posta negra the same as ribeye?
No—posta negra maps to top round (inside round) (Inside Round), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is posta negra the same as Outside Round?
No—posta negra is top round (inside round); Outside Round is bottom round (outside round), a different canonical cut.

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How is posta negra different from Eye Of Round?
top round (inside round) (Inside Round) differs from eye of round by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for posta negra?
posta negra resolves to Inside Round (top round (inside round)) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Kenya butcher?
Ask for topside ke and mention Inside Round if needed—the mapped retail names above match top round (inside round).

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Why might posta negra be less common in Kenya?
posta negra is a Nicaragua retail term; Kenya shops may use different names for the same top round (inside round) muscle.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.