Can unterspalte mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Venezuela?

In Venezuela, medium rare is called "Término medio". Rare is "Rojo" and well done is "Bien cocida".

round primal · Switzerland

unterspalte

Q: What is unterspalte in Venezuela?

unterspalte is the Switzerland retail name for the bottom round (outside round), which sits on the round primal. In Venezuela, the same cut is most often labeled muchacho cuadrado.

Q: What is unterspalte called in Venezuela?

Look for muchacho cuadrado—mapped to Outside Round (bottom round (outside round)).

Q: What primal is unterspalte from?

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

In Venezuela, this cut is muchacho cuadrado.

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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 Venezuelamuchacho cuadrado

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How to order steak doneness

Switzerland → Venezuela

rare	Bleu	→	Rojo	48–55°C
medium rare	Saignant	→	Término medio	55–60°C
medium	À point	→	Tres cuartos	60–65°C
well done	Bien cuit	→	Bien cocida	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

“unterspalte” in Switzerland maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Venezuela, look for labels such as muchacho cuadrado. 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.