Poultry Flashcards
Free range poultry
Allowed to roam freely in a natural environment
Nutritive value of protein 4
Some amount of protein as red meat
Less fat
Less iron
No carbs
Buying fresh poultry 4
Clean shop
Expiry date
No discoloration
No unpleasant smell
Buying frozen poultry 4
Frozen solid
Packaging sealed
Below loading in open freezers
No discoloration
Storing fresh poultry 2
Covered and store in refrigerator
Raw poultry away from ready to eat foods
Storing frozen poultry 2
In freezer ASAP after buying
Once thawed, don’t refreeze
Preparing and cooking poultry 4
Salmonella; food poisoning associated with poultry
Thaw thoroughly: fridge for 24 hours to defrost
Don’t prepare beside ready to eat foods
Cook thoroughly until juices run clear (not pink) and thickest part cooked