Chapter 1: Basic Foods (1) Flashcards
meats with more _____ are less tender
elastin
lesser elastin in meats is found in (3)
chicken than pork
less exercised cuts
females and castrated animals
aging temp, % humidity, and time
10-33C, 70% humidity, 3-6 weeks
factors influencing juiciness
results in increased water holding capacity, making meat juicier
aging
factors influencing juiciness
increases intramuscular fat improving juiciness
marbling
factors influencing juiciness
beef is more prone to loss of juiciness than pork
species
method of storage
retains fluids, results in minimal losses of juices in thawing
quick freezing
method of storage
results in loss of juiciness
improper thawing
method of storage
freezing for a long period w/o wrapper causes loss of juiciness
freezer burn
factors affecting flavor
the older the animal, the stronger the flavor
age
means of tenderizing meat
catalyze the hydrolysis of one or more of the meat protein
use of proteolytic enzymes
bromelin on pineapple acts on
collagen only
papain from papaya acts on
muscle protein and elastin, activated at high temperature
other term for aging
ripening
cut of meat for moist heat cooking
ex: stewing, braising
tougher cuts
cut of meat for dry heat cooking
ex: roasting, broiling (meat placed 3 in from flame), frying
tender cuts
difference between the weight of meat before it is cooked and its weight after cooking
meat shrinkage
degree of doneness: rare beef
140F
degree of doneness: medium
160F
degree of doneness: well done
170F
meat is surrounded and cooked by heated air (oven)
oven temp: 325-375F
meat is placed:
-fat side up in a shallow pan
-on a rack to keep it from drippings
let meat stand for 30 mins before slicing
roasting
cooking by direct heat from a flame, electric unit, glowing coals
broiling
use heavy skillet or griddle
pan-broiling
A cooking method where large cuts of meat or vegetables are first seared at a high temperature, then slow-cooked in a small amount of liquid (often just covering the bottom of the pot).
braising
brown the meat in a small amount of fat, season, add liquid (broth, wine, water), and cover and simmer until tender
braising
meat braised in a large piece
pot
meat braised in small pieces
tricassee
meat may or may not be browned before adding liquid; simmer until tender
stewing
A method that involves cooking smaller, bite-sized pieces of meat or vegetables completely submerged in liquid.
stewing
The ingredients are simmered slowly in a larger volume of liquid, allowing them to cook evenly throughout. The dish is cooked at a low temperature until the meat and vegetables are tender, and the liquid typically thickens into a sauce or gravy.
stewing
broiled or roast marinated meat; basted with a tangy sauce or marinade during cooking
barbecuing
meat is inserted into a spit and rotated in a rotisserie oven (or over live coal)
rotisserie cooking
domesticated bird used for food
ex: chicken, turkey, pigeon, duck
poultry
those hunted for food and pleasure
ex: pheasant, wild duck, squab
game birds
extremely tender young chicken with chubby breast
6 weeks old chicken and has not more than 0.9 kg
ready to cook weight
usually not available locally except in some supermarkets at Christmas time
rock cornish game hen or cornish game hen
young chicken
age: 9-12 weeks old
weight: 0.9 to 1.5 kg
has tender meat with 5% fat, soft, pliable skin, and flexible breastbone cartilage
broiler or fryer
14-20 weeks old; larger than broilers, about 0.9-1.7 kg
fryers
young chicken, usually 3-5 months old
has tender meat and soft, pliable, and smooth-textured skin
breastbone cartilage is similar to a broiler or fryer
weighs 1.5 to 2.5 kg
roaster
10 months to 1 year
mature females
high fat
stewers
surgically unsexed (castrated) male chicken, usually under 8 months old
has tender meat, soft and pliable, skin is very tender, good fat covering
capon
male chicken, usually 10 months old
has course skin, somewhat tough and darkish meat and hard breastbone cartilage
degree of maturity is intermediate between roaster and cock
stag
mature female chicken, usually more than 10 months old
has non-flexible breastbone tip
hen or stewing chicken or fowl
mature 10 month old male chicken
has coarse skin
tough, more flavorful, and dark meat
cock or rooster
a young duck, usually less than 16 weeks old
flesh is tender, but bill and windpipe are somewhat hard
roaster duckling
duck
over 6 months old; has tough meat and hardened bill and windpipe; lacks fat
mature duck or old duck
types of turkey
young turkey, usually under 16 weeks old
has tender meat; soft, pliable skin; and flexible breastbone cartilage
fryer/roaster
types of turkey
young female/male turkey, usually 5-7 months old
has tender meat; soft, pliable skin; breastbone and cartilage is less pliable than turkey fryer
young hen (or tom) turkey
types of turkey
mature female/male turkey, usually under 15 months old
has tender meat and smooth-textured skin
yearling hen (or tom) turkey
types of turkey
mature female/male turkey, usually over 15 months old
has tough meat and coarse skin
old hen (or tom) turkey
like duck, has all dark meat but has higher percentage of fat, very seldom used in food services
goose (gansa)
approximately 6 months old; has very tender meat
young goose
goose
old, over 6 months old; has tough meat
mature goose
pigeon (kalapati)
young immature that has not flown; marketed about 3-4 weeks old; extra tender, light meat
squab
over 4 weeks old; has tough, dark meat
pigeon
guinea
under 6 months old; young, relative to the pheasant
young guinea
guinea
up to 12 months old
old guinea
other poultry
a duck raised in china that is not bred locally; famous for its tender and distinct flavorful meat
peking duck
other poultry
6-12 months old; females have more tender meat than males
pheasant
market forms of poultry
alive bird, when sold, must be alert, healthy, well-feathered, and well-formed
live
market forms of poultry
slaughtered bird that has been bled and defeathered; head, viscera, and feet still intact
whole or galantina
market forms of poultry
slaughtered bird that has been bled, defeathered and the visceral organs removed
dressed
market forms of poultry
dressed and drawn, head and feet removed
ready-to-cook
poultry parts
drumstick, thigh, wing, neck, back, and rib cage
dark meat
poultry parts
breast
white meat
poultry parts
gizzard, heart, and liver
giblets
muscles that are active, has more fat and connective tissues
high in myoglobin
contains more vitamins and minerals than white meat
dark meat
has less fat, no myoglobin, and does not react with the curing agents
white meat