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Bavette d'aloyauvsFraldinha

beef · Approximate equivalent

These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.

Overlapping anatomy — the sirloin flap. Bavette is the French loin-flap cut; fraldinha the Brazilian one. Closely related, cut and trimmed slightly differently.

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These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.

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Bavette d'aloyau
Beef · Bottom Sirloin

Bavette d'aloyau is a French cut from the flank area of the sirloin, a flat, fibrous muscle with intense flavor. It is a bistro classic, typically pan-seared quickly over high…

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Fraldinha
Beef · Flank

A long, flat, loose-grained cut from the bottom of the sirloin where it meets the belly — the Brazilian fraldinha ("little diaper," for its shape). Well-marbled with a pronounced…

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Names by country

CountryBavette d'aloyauFraldinha
🇺🇸United StatesFlap steak
🇬🇧United KingdomFlap steak
🇫🇷FranceBavette d'aloyau
🇧🇷BrazilFraldinha
🇮🇹ItalyBavetta
🇩🇪GermanyBavette

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