Meat is a product obtained from animals, consisting mainly of their muscles and organs. It is a valuable source of protein, nutrients and energy for humans. Meat may be named according to the animal from which it originates; beef, pork, mutton, poultry, and fish are the most common. Nutrients from meat are important, though not strictly necessary, for human metabolism, immune system support and cognitive health. Research into the effects of excessive meat consumption has pointed towards negative effects for human health, though it is possible to survive on meat alone, which is how many nomads and pastoral peoples within Oceanyka live.

Variable Pricing

Prices:

Type of MeatPrice

Dutch Devil Meat

Meat from the deadly Dutch Devil. While significantly more palatable than other giant insect meats, its appeal is largely a thing of prestige.

£30/kg

Pacific Titanoboa Meat

Meat from the dastardly Pacific Titanoboa. Surprisingly tender despite the creature's great strength, kind of chicken-like. It is, however, prestigious to consume.

£15/kg

Whale Meat

Meat from a whale, in Oceanyka that is normally the Tasman Whale. It is a red meat that tastes like gamey beef with the soft texture of tuna. Beware of mercury poisoning from overconsumption!

£0.7/kg

Murray Bass Meat

Meat from the Murray Bass. Communities across the inner continent consider it a delicacy, since ocean fish are less accessible.

£0.6/kg

Fish Meat

Meat from a sea animal. Because most of Oceanyka's urban centres are in the coasts, fish is typically much fresher than inland meat.

£0.6/kg

Crustacean Meat

Meat from a sea arthropod. Ironically, while giant insect meat is derided, meat from crustaceans such as shrimp or crabs is beloved across the continent.

£0.6/kg

Red Meat

Meat from an animal. Its higher hemoglogin content and fat gives it what many consider a better taste.

£0.5/kg

White Meat

Meat from an animal. Its lower hemoglobin content gives it a characteristic whitish colour. It's also slightly healthier.

£0.4/kg

Pobblebonk Frog Meat

Meat from a pobblebonk. While unpopular across most of Oceanyka, pobblebonk is a culinary delight with Franco-Oceanykans, particularly the Montagnards.

£0.4/kg

Insect Meat

Meat from a land arthropod. Typically slimy and kind of crunchy, Oceanykans don't typically consume it in great quantities.

£0.1/kg