How West Ridge's 'Grass Farmers' Created Special Line Of Beef
March 22, 2016 | 1 min to read
Kim Destino’s children are allergic to corn and corn products. That means no corn-fed beef, chicken or pork. Even if Destino can find protein that is labeled corn free, she must ask detailed questions to make sure that no corn or corn by-product makes its way into her children’s diet.
In the case of beef, she asks not only about what the cattle are fed but what supplements are used – including vitamins and minerals – and how the beef is processed. Even cryovac packaging can be suspect, because some processors use packaging materials that are dusted with cornstarch.
Through an online allergy support group, Destino searched for grass-fed beef and found West Ridge Farm in Little Mountain.
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