Why is the Certified Angus Beef ® brand better than USDA Choice and Prime? The Certified Angus Beef ® brand is incredibly flavorful, tender and juicy, because beef passes 10 specifications for quality not required of regular USDA Choice and nine specifications not required of USDA Prime beef.
These science-based standards ensure flavorful and juicy beef in every bite. It’s so exclusive, less than 8% of all beef can earn the brand’s label. And less than 1.5% of all beef earns the Certified Angus Beef ® brand Prime label.