What is the meaning of "ground-up"?

[Phoo]

"We've got the ground-up flesh of formerly cute cows and turkeys, ew... "

What is the meaning of "ground-up"?

Thanks!

[Alan]

Hi Phoo,

'Ground' here is used as a past participle from the verb 'grind' meaning to turn into fine/small pieces. Often used when you turn coffee beans into coffee powder.

Alan
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[Phoo]

Thank you, Alan!

I couldn't think of that, it is the past participle of grind!
Good! (^ - ^)/