test 2 Flashcards
types of beef
steers, bulls, heifers, cows, calves
Where does most beef sold for retail use come from?
steers and heifers
used for breeding; meat used for pet food
bulls
female cattle that have not had a calf
heifers
female; has had a calf
cow
comes from an animal between 3 weeks to 3 months of age; fed exclusively milk or formula
veal
less than 14 months old
lamb
greater than 14 months old
mutton
between 5 1/2-7 months old
pork
what type of muscle makes up the meat
connective tissue
connective tissue is high in what
collagen
What type of heat do we apply to meat that is high in connective tissue?
moist heat because it converts to gel when exposed to moist heat
covers fat; helps retain moisture
adipose fatty tissue
marbling; dispersed throughout
intramuscular fat
fat content varies depending on
age, genetics, diet, cut, exercise
What are some concerns raised by WHO regarding the use of antibiotics in meat
Believed to contribute to antibiotic-resistant bacteria
WHO recommends to phase out use of antibiotic growth promoters in animal feed
what is the purpose of hormones
Given to encourage rapid weight gain (thus reducing cost)
Color #1 Influencing Factor on consumer decisions
pigment
pigment is influenced by two primary compounds…
myoglobin and hemoglobin
controls oxygen uptake
myoglobin
delivers oxygen
hemoglobin
How does oxygen exposure affect the color of meat?
Changes meat from purplish red to bright red; Meats left in storage may be exposed to less oxygen, which can turn meat brownish-red
how does heat affect the color of meat
denaturing of pigments turn meats grayish brown
flavor compounds consisting of non-protein, nitrogen containing substances that result from protein metabolism
extractives
types of extractives
creatine, creatinine, urea, uric acid.
Does inspection guarantee meat will be tender or of high quality?
guarantee of wholesomeness, NOT quality or tenderness
When are animals inspected during production?
examine live animals prior to slaughter, as well as carcasses, and observe the meat at various processing stages
quality grade is based on..
color, grain, surface texture, fat distribution
voluntary and is USDA
grading
A standard representing the amount of lean meat on the carcass in proportion to fat, bone, and other inedible parts
yield grade
what does tenderness depend on
cut, animals age, heredity, diet, marbling, rigor mortis
what is the biggest determinant of tenderness
cut
does tenderness decrease or increase with age
decreases with age
carcasses are hung in refrigerated units for 1.5 to 6 weeks at around 34 degrees F
dry aging
meat is placed in plastic shrink wrap with a high humidity treatment at temperatures around 70 degrees F
fast or wet aging
meat is placed in plastic shrink wrap and stored in refrigerated units
vacuum packed aging
what are Artificial tenderizing?
Enzymes, salts, and acids
Mechanical tenderization
Electrical stimulation
4 types of processing methods
curing, smoking, drying, canning
Rely on additives for flavor, shelf life
processing methods
what is the best refrigeration degrees
between 32-36
what are the wrapping guidelines
Store wrapping for two days; after that, replace wrapping
what are the freezing recommendations
Wrap with aluminum foil, heavy plastic, or freezer paper
Keep at 0° F or below
how long can you keep meat frozen
most meats 6-12 months
no longer than 3 months for ground beef
types of chicken
broilers, roasters, capons, cornish game hens, mature chickens
Larger than broilers/fryers
roasters
neutered male chickens; 12-14 lbs
capons
pet food, soups
mature chickens
types of turkeys
fryer-roaster
young hen/young tom
what type of turkey is often sold
young hen/young tom
other types of poultry
geese, ducks, guinea fowl, pigeons
what is the composition of poultry
water, muscle, connective tissue, adipose, bone
less myoglobin
white
more myoglobin
dark
what is the connective tissue
primarily collagen
are inspections mandatory or voluntary
mandatory
what is the most desirable grade
voluntary; grade A
How much should get purchased raw per portion? for turkey and poultry
1/2 lbs per person or slightly more per serving- poultry;
turkey- 1 lb per person