G10 Different kinds of meat and its source Flashcards
meat from domesticated pigs
typically high in fat
commonly slaughtered one year or less of age to ensure tender cuts
pork
collective name for all domesticated oxen
Cattle
meat from cattle over one year old
Beef
male cattle
usually not raised to be eaten
Bulls
young cows or bulls prized for their meat
Calves
female cattle after first calving raised principally for milk and calf production
Cows
male cattle castrated prior to maturity and principally raised for beef
Steers
entire beef carcasss can range in weight from
500-800 pounds
225-360 kg
flesh of a young calf
4-5 months old
cause of its age, its considered by some to be the finest meat
Veal
cows must calve before they begin to give milk
meat of calves under the age of nine months
most veal comes from calves slaughtered when they are 8-16 weeks
Veal
Veal is _ in color than beef
lighter
Veal has a _ delicate flavor
more
Veal is generally more tender
Young veal has a _ texture
firm