1, the original steak is cut directly from the cow, and the synthetic steak is made by splicing and bonding beef.

2. The shape of the original cut steak is irregular, and the appearance of the synthetic steak is basically round.

3. The raw material of the original cut steak is only beef, and the raw material of the synthetic steak is beef, gum (such as carrageenan), and there may be other ingredients.

In general, the price of the original cut steak is higher than that of the synthetic steak.

5. The original cut steak is bright and shiny, and the fat is white or milky yellow. Synthetic steak is dark red and the fat is dull.

6. The synthetic steak tastes much softer than the original cut steak, but the meat taste is not as good as the original cut steak.

7. The total number of bacteria in the original cut steak is not high, so it is not necessary to heat it until it is cooked thoroughly, and it can also be eaten "five to eight times cooked". Synthetic steak is made of minced meat and small pieces of meat, which is easy to breed bacteria inside, which may lead to a high total number of bacteria in the product. You should cook it well before eating it.

8. The original cut steak is elastic and will soon return to its original state after being pressed. Synthetic steak is easy to be pinched by fingers, and the depression can't be recovered immediately after being pressed by fingers. The surface feels slippery and will stick to hands.