Can mos-sa 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 Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocido".

chuck primal · Northeast India (Other States)

mos-sa

Q: What is mos-sa in Costa Rica?

mos-sa is the Northeast India (Other States) retail name for the chuck roll, which sits on the chuck primal. In Costa Rica, the same cut is most often labeled posta de cuello.

Q: What is mos-sa called in Costa Rica?

Look for posta de cuello—mapped to Chuck Roll (chuck roll).

Q: What primal is mos-sa from?

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

In Costa Rica, this cut is posta de cuello.

Approximate match · Confidence 0.70

⚠️ 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 Costa Ricaposta de cuello

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How to order steak doneness

Northeast India (Other States) → Costa Rica

rare	Rare	→	Rojo	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Pakka	→	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

“mos-sa” in Northeast India (Other States) maps to canonical chuck roll (chuck: Between the neck and the rib section, boneless). In Costa Rica, look for labels such as posta de cuello. 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.