Do you know the difference between Kobe, Angus and Bison?

There is a new trend in burgers, and it does not seem to include the traditional ground sirloin and ground chuck meats.  Kobe, Angus and Bison are definitely the front runners when you think of a high end burger.  Now the question remains, what makes these meats so good?

Kobe Beef is very similar to champagne in the way that is can only be called Kobe Beef if it comes from a specific region, as champagne can only be produced in the region of champagne.  And, they are both considered to be the best of the best.  Kobe beef comes from wagyu cattle.  There meat is highly marbled, extremely tender and has a great deal of flavor.

Certified Angus Beef is considered to be the top grade given by the USDA.  It is also know for its fine marbling tenderness, age and color.  You can also find "prime", "choice" and "select" grades of angus, but they are not same as the certified.

Bison, also known as buffalo, is a very lean form of meat.  Unlike the Kobe and Certified Angus Beef, Bison is actually considered a healthy meat option.  In  a study comparing skinless chicken, beef and bison, the bison showed it had fewer calories and considerably less fat.