Module 10-canadian meat grading system (chicken)

Question 1

what species does the Canadian poultry grading system apply to

Answer 1

The Canadian poultry grading system is applied to carcasses of chickens, Rock Cornish hens, turkeys, ducks, geese and Guinea fowl

Question 2

what form of the bird is the grading system used for

Answer 2

The grade designation is only used for whole birds

Question 3

what are the three grades of poultry carcasses

Answer 3

There are three grades for poultry carcasses: namely Canada A, Canada Utility and Canada C

Question 4

what are the grades based on

Answer 4

The grades are based on carcass conformation, fleshiness (muscling), fat and dressing (surface characteristics).

Question 5

what qualities must a grade A poultry have

Answer 5

Canada Grade A poultry have normal skeletal structure with a moderately plump breast, some fat cover, no more than minor skin tears and no parts missing

Question 6

what qualities would a bird that’s been downgraded to utility have

Answer 6

Poultry would be downgraded to Utility Grade if there are major tears, missing skin or if some parts such as a wing or leg have been removed due to bruising or other damage

Question 7

what qualities would bird in the C category have

Answer 7

The Canada C grade is assigned to mature birds which may also be retailed as stewing hens, regardless of their gender

Question 8

how do the maple leafs on packaging work

Answer 8

The colour of the maple leaf with the contained grade is specific to the grade of the bird

Question 9

what colour is a grade A maple leaf

Answer 9

Grade A labels have a red maple leaf

Question 10

what colour is a grade utility maple leaf

Answer 10

for Utility grades, the maple leaf is blue

Question 11

what colour is a grade C maple leaf

Answer 11

the maple leaf is brown for Canada Grade C.