ClimateJuly 16, 2026
offal
/ˈɒf.əl/
Definition
The internal organs and entrails of an animal that are prepared and consumed as food.
Etymology
Originating from Middle English, the word derives from the Middle Low German 'afval', meaning 'off-fall' or what falls off during the butchering process.
In the news
In this article, the word is used to emphasize that livestock provide valuable resources beyond just meat, such as edible organs, which must be considered when evaluating the sustainability of animal-based food systems.
Scientists warn ‘carbon tunnel vision’ risks misguided climate policies on livestock
Read the full article ↗Beef Central