But if it's farm-raised and federally inspected, we sell it. Boyle also points out that sales have increased. Culinary novelty and cultural authenticity aren't the only selling points for those in the exotic meat business. Game is generally much lower in fat and cholesterol than more common meats, such as chicken, beef, and pork. Ostrich's fat content is significantly lower than turkey's or chicken's.
Buffalo has far less fat than beef.
The lowest-fat red meat there is, which is acknowledged by the American Heart Association, is kangaroo. There's almost no visible fat to this wild game. What's holding up the true mainstreaming of exotic meat, importers and store managers say, isn't squeamishness but cost. No matter how heart-healthy these foods are, most people can't afford to purchase them on a regular basis. But as the demand goes up and the number of farms increases, he says, these foods will become more affordable.