Meat / Poultry / Fish Flashcards
How much protein is there
12 to 20%
How much fat is there
5 to 25%
How much carbohydrates is there
0%
What type of vitamins is there
B group
What types of minerals is there
Iron and phosphorous
How much water is there
55 to 70%
Name 2 nutritive values
- Meat is a very good source of first-class proteins which is essential for growth and repair
- Meat is lacking in carbohydrates it is often served with carbohydrates food such as potatoes or rice
An example of a good meal
Grapefruit segments vitamin C Roast pork roast potatoes carbohydrate Cauliflower au gratin calcium Applesauce Rhubarb tart carbohydrates cream
Value of meat in a diet
- Meat is an important source of protein iron and vitamin B
- meat can be cooked using a variety of methods
Name three types of structure in Meat
Fat
fibres
connection of tissue
Causes of toughness in Meat
Age
activity
incorrect hanging
incorrect method of cooking
Tenderising meat
Correct hanging
Beating with the meat hammer
Name three types of cuts of meat
Fillet
Sirloin
Striploin
Name three types of lamb
Neck
Gigot
Fairend
Name one guidelines for buying meet
Make sure in the shop that the meat is red