Can cola mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Switzerland?

In Switzerland, medium rare is called "Saignant". Rare is "Bleu" and well done is "Bien cuit".

round primal · Uruguay

cola

Q: What is cola in Switzerland?

cola is the Uruguay retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Switzerland, the same cut is most often labeled ochsenschwanz.

Q: What is cola called in Switzerland?

Look for ochsenschwanz—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is cola from?

Oxtail is on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

In Switzerland, this cut is ochsenschwanz.

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Fig. 1 · Tail, cross-cut into round sections · round primal

About this cut

The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

Primalround

LocationTail, cross-cut into round sections

In Switzerlandochsenschwanz

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How to order steak doneness

Uruguay → Switzerland

rare	Jugoso	→	Bleu	48–55°C
medium rare	A punto	→	Saignant	55–60°C
medium	Cocido	→	À point	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	Bien cuit	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

“cola” in Uruguay maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Switzerland, look for labels such as ochsenschwanz. The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.