Meat

Meat can be acquired as a random drop from most Fauna (with the notable exception of the Plant Monster). While it can be used as emergency food, consuming Meat gives the player Indigestion, meaning that it is much better to cook it.

Initially, the best recipe is Salami, which restores 100 food points, and has a perish time of 70 in-game hours. If Tomatoes are available, then Canned Meat represents a fairly compact way to store food long-term. Otherwise, it can be crafted into Ham, which in turn is an ingredient in Emergency Ration (mid-to-late game).