What is the relationship between flavor and fat?

Much of the following information comes from Mark Schatzker, author of the book “Steak – One Man’s Search for the World’s Tastiest Piece of Beef“.  Using information from Mark we will try to answer the question, “What is the relationship between flavor and fat”? Previously we…

Does beef flavor come from fat?

Our earlier post (The taste of beef), pointed out that the USDA beef grading system is based largely on visible carcass fat, the best grade known as Prime.  When the grading system originated (1920s), almost all beef had a much higher percentage of grass in their diet and harvested…