taco meat

Typical lean-to-fat ratios include 80/20, 85/15, 90/10, and 93/7.

Common package sizes range from about 12 ounces up to 1 pound (16 ounces), with frequent weights including 12 oz, 14 oz, and 1 lb (16 oz).

Some items are sold ready to heat and serve, while others are raw and labeled to be fully cooked before eating.

Some ready-to-heat items state they are cooked to 160°F and should be refrigerated; packaged ground beef is commonly labeled to be cooked to 160°F before serving.

Listed origins include the United States and Uruguay, sometimes shown together (Uruguay, United States); some items list origin as 'Varies, please see label.'

Some listings state they contain none of the nine major allergens; others note no high-fructose corn syrup, no animal by-products, no added nitrites or nitrates, and plant-based options may be labeled gluten-free.