The fat comes packaged for a total weight range of 3 to 5 pounds per package-it has a distinctive taste and texture and is considered to be a delicacy! No animal-based bi-products added hormones or antibiotics are used in the production of this beef. All Pastured Raised Beef products come to you in Cryovac packaging from a USDA inspected facility that way you can see exactly what you are getting!