Animal protein Flashcards
What is meat?
Protein sourced from animals
What is poultry?
Birds that are eaten for protein
What is offal?
Edible organs of animals and birds
What is game?
Meat sources from wild animals
Give examples of poultry
Chicken Turkey Duck Goose Guinea fowl Wood pigeon Phesant Quail Ostrich
What does the RSPCA assured food label mean?
Animals were raised in conditions that met animal welfare standards
What does the red tractor label mean?
No risk of contamination
Responsible farming methods were used
What animals are used for beef?
Cows
How long is beef hung for before being portioned and sold?
10-14 days but 6 weeks is the best
What qualities should you look for in good quality beef?
Firm Fine grained Moist Marbling Cream coloured fat Burgundy colour
What is veal?
Meat comes from male calves, kept in confined conditions and slaughtered when young
What is meat from a sheep less than a year old called?
Lamb
What is meat from a sheep older than a year old called?
Mutton
What animal does pork come from?
Pigs
What is ham?
A specific cut of pork from the thigh which can be cured and smoked
What is bacon?
Pork that has been cured and sometimes smoked
What is gammon?
The cured whole leg of pork
What percentage of the worlds population eat goat as a common meat?
80%
What is the nutrition of rabbit like?
Low in fat
Cholesterol free
High in protein
What is venison?
Meat that comes from deer
How old is a battery chicken when slaughtered?
40 days
How old is a free range chicken when slaughtered?
56 days
How old is an organic chicken when slaughtered?
80 days
Name a range of offal
Liver Liver Heart Kidney Tail Tongue Tripe Sweetbreads
What type of meat has a higher fat content?
Red meat
What minerals are found in meat?
Iron Magnesium Potassium Selenium Zinc
What vitamins are found in meat?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
B vitamins
How many grams is a portion of meat?
80g
What qualities should you look for in lamb meat?
Firm Dull red Fine texture/grain Hard, brittle, flaky, clear white fat Bones should be pink and porous
What qualities should you look for in pork meat?
Pinkish
White marbling
Firm, brittle, creamy fat
What qualities should look for in ham and bacon?
No smell Slightly damp to touch (moist) Firm, white fat No yellow or green stains Rind should be smooth and elastic
What two factors affect the flavour of meat?
Breed of animal
Diet of animal
What three factors affect the colour of meat?
Type and breed of animal
Diet of animal
Welfare of animal
What two factors affect the texture and taste of meat?
Amount of water and fat
The types of protein in the meat
Why is meat red?
Myoglobin
Haemoglobin
Why do we cook meat?
Kill bacteria and make it safe To make the meat tender and easier to eat To improve the flavour and taste To improve the colour and appearance To extend the shelf life
What chemical and physical changes happen during cooking of meat?
Proteins shrink and moisture is lost Changes in colour e.g. browning Connective tissue softens Fat melts Flavour develops
What does collagen in meat change to during cooking?
Gelatine