loin primal · Senegal
In Hungary, this cut is bélszín.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Saf saf | → | Véresen |
| medium rare | Saf-saf trop | → | Félig nyers |
| medium | Diam | → | Közepesen átsütve |
| well done | Toggu lool | → | Jól átsütve |
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.
“sox la” in Senegal maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Hungary, look for labels such as bélszín. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.