Protein Category

Animal Protein Foods

About This Category

Meat, poultry, game, and seafood proteins organized by biological group and cut, each with its own wine pairing logic based on fat, texture, and cooking method.

Animal protein foods include meat, poultry, game, and seafood used as the primary protein on the plate — the fat content, texture, and cooking method of each cut anchors its wine pairing logic.

Scientific Classification

Display name
Animal Protein Foods
Group count
11
Food count
151

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.