Can Ganso mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Panama?

In Panama, medium rare is called "Término Medio". Rare is "Término Rojo" and well done is "Bien Cocido".

round primal · Portugal

Ganso

Q: What is Ganso in Panama?

Ganso is the Portugal retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In Panama, the same cut is most often labeled pulpa blanca.

Q: What is Ganso called in Panama?

Look for pulpa blanca—mapped to Outside Round (bottom round (outside round)).

Q: What primal is Ganso from?

Outside Round is on the round primal (Outer thigh of the hindquarter).

In Panama, this cut is pulpa blanca.

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

About this cut

From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.

Primalround

LocationOuter thigh of the hindquarter

In Panamapulpa blanca

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How to order steak doneness

Portugal → Panama

rare	Mal passado	→	Término Rojo	48–55°C
medium rare	Mal passado/ao ponto	→	Término Medio	55–60°C
medium	Ao ponto	→	Tres Cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Bem passado	→	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

“Ganso” in Portugal maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Panama, look for labels such as pulpa blanca. From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.