Meat Flashcards
Where does most of the protein in our diet come from?
Meat,poultry, eggs, beans and nuts
What healthy eating guideline should you follow in regard to this shelf?
Choose low fat options
Give 2 examples of this healthy eating guideline
Lean cuts of meat & protein alternatives such as pulse vegetables
What foods from this shelf should you limit?
You should limit processed foods such as rashers, sausages and breaded meats
What is meat?
It is the flesh and edible internal organs of animals and birds
List the 4 classifications of meat & give 2 examples?
Carcass: pig & cow
Poultry: chicken & turkey
Game: pheasant & rabbit
Offal : kidney & liver
What meat is most generally tough meat?
Carcass meat
What type of animal and where has the most connective tissue?
Tough meat comes from an older animal or from very active parts of the animal eg. Neck or leg
How must tough cuts of meat be cooked?
They must be cooked using slow moist cooking methods eg. Braising & stewing
How does tenderising meats work?
Tenderising meats work by breaking down the long thick fibres and the connective tissue tissues that hold them together making them more digestible
Does tender meat have less or more connective tissue?
Less
Where does tender meat come from?
It comes from parts of the animal that is not an active part or from younger animals
Is offal tender or tough?
Offal is very tender
How can tender meats be cooked? Give 2 examples
Using fast dry methods eg. Frying chicken r barbecuing
How much protein is in carcass meat?
20-30%
