Poultry Flashcards
1
Q
group of domesticated fowls used as food.
A
Poultry
2
Q
domesticated birds kept by humans for the purpose of harvesting useful animal products such as meat, eggs, feathers.
A
Poultry
3
Q
Examples Poultry (5)
A
- chicken
- turkey
- ducks
- pigeon
- quails
4
Q
most consumed of all poultry.
A
Chicken
5
Q
Properties of Poultry
A
- high in protein
- low in fat
- excellent source of essential amino acids
- a good source of phosphorus, iron, copper, zinc
- B Vitamins (12 & 6)
- dark meat and skin are higher in fat than white
6
Q
Steps in Slaughtering a Chicken (4)
A
- Slaughtering & Bleeding
- Scalding
- Defeathering
- Evisceration
7
Q
the process of killing and preparing domestic fowls for human consumption.
A
Slaughtering
8
Q
performed by slitting the jugular vein in the chickenβs throat.
A
Slaughtering
9
Q
chickens are not fed one day before.
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Slaughtering
10
Q
bled chicken is dropped in hot water.
A
Scalding
11
Q
removal of feathers.
A
Defeathering
12
Q
- chicken is rinsed.
- entrails are removed.
A
Evisceration
