Meat, poultry, fish and eggs Flashcards
What is collagen?
A structural protein in animal connective tissue.
Provides strength and elasticity to skin, tendons, and ligaments.
When heated with moisture, turns into gelatin.
Found in slow-cooked dishes like stews.
🌟 What is gelatine, and where is it used?
A gelling agent made by boiling collagen from animal bones/skin.
Used in jellies, marshmallows, and desserts.
Sets dishes into a jelly-like texture when cooled.
🌟 What does myoglobin do in food?
A protein in muscles that stores oxygen.
Gives meat its red color.
Red meats (e.g., beef) have high myoglobin; white meats (e.g., chicken) have less.
Types of poultry
duck, capon, poussin, spring chicken, quail, ostrich, goose, turkey, pheasant
Types of Offal
Tongue, tail, heart, ox liver, sweetbread, tripe
Red Tractor (UK)
What it means:
Ensures the meat or fish is produced in the UK and meets high standards of food safety, animal welfare, and environmental protection.
Example: Beef, pork, poultry, fish.
RSPCA Assured
What it means:
Ensures animals are reared with high welfare standards.
Example: Pork, chicken, turkey, fish, and eggs.
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
What it means:
Found on sustainable fish and seafood. Indicates it is sourced responsibly without harming the marine ecosystem.
Example: Wild-caught cod, haddock, salmon.
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)
What it means:
Indicates that the meat or fish comes from a specific region and is made using traditional methods.
Example: Parma ham, Scotch beef, Cornish sardines.
Organic Certification
What it means:
Certifies that the product is free from artificial additives, and animals are reared without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
Example: Soil Association Organic (UK) for meat and fish.
High Bioloical Value Protien
All meat, poultry, fish and shell fish
All meat and poultry
