Something might taste unfamiliar, have a unique texture, or taste leaner or richer than we're used to, so we call it gamey.

How do you describe gamey taste?

What is this? Gamey meats come with an excessive flavor of meatiness than the standard meats. Some people even say that it has a tart-type of taste as it carries a lot of texture to it. The gaminess comes from the fats of the meat.

What does it mean if an animal is gamey?

"It means a stronger, wilder flavor," Toups added. "If you're used to eating domesticated animals, then you can taste the difference right away. The animal is often stronger, and the protein leaner in fat. ... "You have a very distinct, almost metallic flavor in game that can be the result of a higher iron content.