Mutton is neither male nor female goat; it is the meat of a mature adult sheep, typically two to three years old. It can come from either a ewe (female sheep) or a wether (castrated male sheep).
Here's a breakdown:
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Mutton Definition: Mutton is specifically the meat from mature sheep.
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Source Animal: The source animal is sheep, not goat.
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Sex of Animal: Mutton can be derived from female sheep (ewes) or castrated male sheep (wethers).
In summary, mutton is sheep meat, not goat meat, and can originate from either a female or castrated male sheep.
