As per the English Dictionary, LAMB refers to the meat of a baby sheep whereas MUTTON refers to the meat of an adult sheep. However, in Sub Continent Countries (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh etc.) and Arabian Gulf Countries (Saudi, Dubai etc.) MUTTON refers to GOAT MEAT whereas and LAMB refers to SHEEP MEAT. read more
” In South Asia and to some extent other parts of Asia, mutton refers to meat from goat as well as sheep. In the US, UK, Australia, and some other English speaking countries, mutton refers to meat from sheep. read more
Mutton, which is meat from sheep is however sold commonly to unsuspecting consumer. Though the consumer has very specific requirement (eg. chevon from male goat of 1 to 2 years of age), the market place today has no way to differentiate the product and serve the consumer. read more
Irish or English restaurants will usually call Sheep meat "mutton" and goat meat "chevon" or "kid". In Indian restaurants you might see "mutton" on the menu, and in my experience that could mean either sheep or goat. read more