Meat Basics Flashcards
1
Q
defined as the flesh of animals used in a healthy diet.
A
Meat
2
Q
Different kinds of meat (5)
A
Pork - pigs
Beef - cow
Lamb - sheep
Carabeef - carabao
Chevon - deer/goat
3
Q
Determines the meat’s texture
A
Muscle fiber
4
Q
Attach muscles to bones and bind muscle fiber together
A
Connective tissues
5
Q
Connective tissue is composed of either ______ or ________
A
Collagen or elastin
6
Q
Elastin is also called
A
Gristle
7
Q
Refers to the skeleton of the animal
A
Bones
