Meat Packing Systems Flashcards
what 1960s advancement caused a major revolution in where meat is now slaughtered? where did it move from/to
Boxed beef
moved from big cities to rural areas
IBP Cattle-pack
7 box style.
rounds(2 boxes)
loins(2 boxes)
chucks(2 boxes)
ribs(1 box)
primal cuts
round
loin
rib
chuck
subprimal cuts
inside round
eye of round
bottom round
top sirloin
tenderloin
ribeye
pioneers in boxed beef
Tyson-IBP
JBS-Swift
Cargill
dominant company in packing
cryovac
vacuum packing 2 types
2 types
-heat shrinking
-non heat shrinking(processed products)
heat shrinking procedure and benefits
400 F air or 200 F water
-help bag conform to surface of meat
-eliminate pockets for surge
-thicken bag against puncture
-improve oxygen barrier
two main cryovac bag types
cryovac band barrier bags: uses layers of seran to provide low OTR and moisture transmission rate
Cryovac brand abuse resistant bags- good for cuts with bone to keep it from puncturing bag
what has the best product:package cost
saran over foam trays
what is the benefit of selling meat in ridged plastic trays
recycling capabilities
what chain has led the growth in case ready meat
walmart
system for case-ready packaging
master packaged PVC-overwrapped steaks/roasts
mixture of gasses used for case ready packing
60% nitrogen(filler gas)
39.6% carbon dioxide(inhibits bacteria)
0.4% carbon monoxide(maintains color)
modified atmosphere packing
air is evacuated then package is flushed with mixture of gases
