What are the dual drivers behind the growing culinary curiosity for muntjac venison?

Genuine culinary quality and an ecological mandate.

The interest in consuming muntjac is sustained by two distinct, yet complementary, forces. On the culinary side, chefs and consumers praise its inherent quality—specifically its fine grain and mild flavor—which justifies its market positioning as a delicate product. Simultaneously, its ecological standing as an invasive species fuels a cultural mandate to consume it for population control purposes, often summarized by the 'eat them to beat them' concept. The meat succeeds because it satisfies both the desire for a high-quality product and the awareness of environmental responsibility.