Can kamto 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 Brazil?

In Brazil, medium rare is called "Ao ponto para mal". Rare is "Mal passada" and well done is "Bem passada".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Brazil?

Ask for "Fraldinha, ao ponto" when looking for kamto in Brazil.

flank primal · Philippines

kamto

Q: What is kamto in Brazil?

kamto is the Philippines retail name for the flank steak, which sits on the flank primal. In Brazil, the same cut is most often labeled Fraldinha.

Q: What is kamto called in Brazil?

Look for Fraldinha—mapped to Flank (flank steak).

Q: What primal is kamto from?

Flank is on the flank primal (abdominal flank steak).

In Brazil, this cut is Fraldinha.

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Fig. 1 · abdominal flank steak · flank primal

About this cut

Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.

Primalflank

Locationabdominal flank steak

In BrazilFraldinha

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How to order steak doneness

Philippines → Brazil

rare	Hilaw-hilaw pa	→	Mal passada	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Ao ponto para mal	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Ao ponto	60–65°C
well done	Lutong-luto	→	Bem passada	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

“Kamto (Philippine Flank's Braising Identity)” in Philippines maps to canonical flank (flank: abdominal flank steak). In Brazil, look for labels such as Fraldinha. Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.