Meat Flashcards
Game
Wild animals eg: Birds such as pheasants or boars.
Nutritive Value
Protein, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
Protein
For growth, HBV.
Fat
Saturated fat, can be visible or invisible, provides energy.
Vitamins
B group vitamins. ADEK, help release energy from food.
Minerals
Iron (healthy blood cells + haemoglobin) Calcium and phosphorus for healthy teeth and bones.
Classification of Meat
Carcass Meat
Poultry
Game
Offal
Carcass meat
Sheep cattle and pigs.
Poultry
Chicken, turkey.
Protein comp
20-25%
Fat comp
20%
Carbs comp
0%
Vitamins comp
B group
Minerals
Iron calcium and phosphorus
Composition of meat
Meat Fibres, Connective Tissue and Fat
Causes of toughness in meat
Age
Activity
Incorrect hanging/cooking
Tenderising meat methods
Hang Pound Mince Moist metods Marinate Chemical tenderisers
Offal
Edible animal organs