This makes for low marbling which creates the meat's unique tenderness. The taste of Yak is best described as beef-like, but more delicate in flavor. High in protein, with one sixth the fat of beef, Yak is of a quality of excellence to be appreciated. At present pure yak meat sells at a price equivalent to bison. With only a little over 1000 breeding yaks in North America, they command a good price.
Prices vary depending upon the age and training of the animals.