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loin primal · United States

filet mignon

In West Bengal, this cut is undercut wb, also sold as naram wb, buffalo undercut wb.

Exact match · Confidence 0.98
Fig. 1 · psoas major · loin primal

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

Primalloin
Locationpsoas major
In West Bengalundercut wb · naram wb · buffalo undercut wb

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well doneWell doneBhalo bhabe rana

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

“filet mignon” in United States maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In West Bengal, look for labels such as undercut wb · naram wb · buffalo undercut wb. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

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What is filet mignon in West Bengal?
filet mignon maps to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin) in this ontology; in West Bengal, look for labels such as undercut wb, naram wb, buffalo undercut wb.

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What is filet mignon called in West Bengal?
In West Bengal, filet mignon corresponds to Tenderloin; common retail wording includes undercut wb, naram wb, buffalo undercut wb.

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Where does filet mignon come from on the cow?
filet mignon refers to beef tenderloin on the loin primal (psoas major).

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What primal is filet mignon from?
filet mignon is tied to the loin primal as Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

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Is filet mignon the same as ribeye?
No—filet mignon maps to beef tenderloin (Tenderloin), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is filet mignon the same as Striploin?
No—filet mignon is beef tenderloin; Striploin is striploin (strip steak), a different canonical cut.

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How is filet mignon different from Ribeye?
beef tenderloin (Tenderloin) differs from ribeye by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for filet mignon?
filet mignon resolves to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a West Bengal butcher?
Ask for undercut wb, naram wb, buffalo undercut wb and mention Tenderloin if needed—the mapped retail names above match beef tenderloin.

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Why might filet mignon be less common in West Bengal?
filet mignon is a United States retail term; West Bengal shops may use different names for the same beef tenderloin muscle.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.