Bison meat is a nutrient dense food because of the proportion of protein, fat, mineral, and fatty acids to its caloric value. Comparisons to other meat sources have shown that bison meat has a greater concentration of iron, zinc and essential fatty acids.
https://www.canadianbison.ca/consumers/why-bison/nutritional-value
Bison have a rich history, intertwined with North America’s native tribes and early colonial endeavours. In fact, bison were the historical supermarket, providing a wealth of different raw materials above and beyond the meat. A typical bison bull would have provided about 800 pounds of usable meat, more than the average 400 pounds we get from cattle. Horns were fashioned into spoons or scoops. The extra thick hide on the top of the head became a bowl. The heart was used as a sack to carry dried meat, and the stomach would be used as a cooking vessel. The furry hide was tanned and used by the tribe as the walls of their teepees. Later, these hides became a thriving trade item.
Bison meat is a nutrient dense food because of the proportion of protein, fat, mineral, and fatty acids to its caloric value. Comparisons to other meat sources have shown that bison meat has a greater concentration of iron, zinc and essential fatty acids.
https://www.canadianbison.ca/consumers/why-bison/nutritional-value
Bison have a rich history, intertwined with North America’s native tribes and early colonial endeavours. In fact, bison were the historical supermarket, providing a wealth of different raw materials above and beyond the meat. A typical bison bull would have provided about 800 pounds of usable meat, more than the average 400 pounds we get from cattle. Horns were fashioned into spoons or scoops. The extra thick hide on the top of the head became a bowl. The heart was used as a sack to carry dried meat, and the stomach would be used as a cooking vessel. The furry hide was tanned and used by the tribe as the walls of their teepees. Later, these hides became a thriving trade item.
