Lamb and Mutton

Long a symbol of new life and vigor, the lamb is often seen on the coats of arms of many butchers’ guilds. Meats derived from domestic sheep can include lamb, hogget, and mutton, with lamb being the most expensive of the three varieties. Classification systems are used to discourage mislabeling, which helps ensure that customers are receiving the correct product. The stringent definitions for each variety vary between countries, but are overall quite similar: