However, in 2005, it was reported that miners in Madagascar dug up a gem weighing 1,182 pounds which has also been feted as the world's largest emerald. Of less contention is the largest known pearl which was found by a Filipino diver off the island of Palawan in 1934.
USDA Beef Grades. Beef is graded for quality by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) graders according to standards established by the USDA. Grades are based on the amount of marbling (flecks in fat within the lean) and the age of the animal.
Extra-lean cuts of beef. The USDA defines an extra-lean cut of beef as a 3.5-ounce serving (about 100 grams) that contains less than: 5 grams total fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 95 milligrams cholesterol; Note that you might see grades of beef (Prime, Choice and Select) on meat packages. Beef grading is a voluntary program that manufacturers can use to judge the perceived quality of their products.