Week 3 Flashcards
What is Brandt Beef Company’s slogan?
The true natural.
Where is Brandt Beef Company located?
Brawley, California, Southern California.
What is the wet aging process for beef?
The beef is vacuum-sealed in plastic bags and aged in its own juices under refrigeration.
What is the diet of Brandt Beef cattle?
100% vegetarian diet for 300 days without the use of hormones; their beef products are antibiotic-free and of the highest purity.
What types of grasses are included in Brandt Beef’s cattle diet?
Alfalfa, Bermuda, and Sudan grasses.
What happens during the wet aging process?
Enzymes break down muscle fibers, resulting in exceptionally tender meat without moisture loss.
What is the aging standard for Davio’s beef?
Davio’s aged standard is a minimum of 55 days.
What is the industry standard for aging beef?
25-28 days.
What is the flavor profile of wet aged beef?
Produces a mild flavor characterized by juiciness and a subtle sweet or sour note from lactic acid buildup.
Who is the vendor for Brandt Beef chicken?
Giannone, located in Quebec, Canada.
What is dry aging?
Occurs in a controlled, open-air space. Evaporates moisture and fat, firmer texture, concentrated flavor.
What are the top USDA grades of meat?
Prime, Choice, Select.
What percentage of beef graded by USDA is prime?
Only 2%.
What is the source and characteristics of Prime Flat Iron?
Source: Short loin, back of the cow. Characteristics: most tender, least marbling, aged 28 days.
What is the source and characteristics of Prime Ribeye?
Source: Upper rib cage. Characteristics: tender with bite, significant marbling.
What is A-5 Wagyu?
Origin: Japanese breed of cattle. Characteristics: unparalleled marbling, tender and rich flavor.
What is tartare?
Thinly sliced meat (raw beef or seafood). Davio’s uses Filet.
What is carpaccio?
Chopped or diced meat (beef or seafood). Davio’s uses Filet Mignon.
What is the cooking method for short rib?
Cooked low and slow.
What are the ingredients in Davio’s House Italian sausage?
Pork, parmigiano, romano, dried cherries, rosemary, fennel seed, coriander, salt, dry vinegar.
What is the fat content in Davio’s Sweet Italian sausage?
Around the outside of the cut.
What enhances flavor and nutrition in meat?
Preserving the meat’s natural juices, enzymes, and proteins.
What are the ingredients in Davio’s Chicken sausage?
Chicken, red & green bell peppers, paprika, red pepper flakes, sea salt, vinegar, lemon juice.
What is the mission of Niman Ranch?
All-natural, humane, and sustainable methods to create the best product.
What is the benefit of allowing natural growth cycles in animal farming?
Provides nutritious diets and spacious living conditions.
What are the steak temperatures?
RARE: Cold and red center. MEDIUM RARE: Cool red center. MEDIUM: Warm and pink center. MEDIUM WELL: Hot and slightly pink center. WELL: Hot and cooked completely through, no pink. BLACK & BLUE: Charred dark outside, rare inside.
What is the source of Kobe beef?
Vendor: Kinnealey.
What is the source of Wagyu beef?
Source: Snake River Farms.
What is the Beef Marbling Score (BMS)?
The marbling is assessed using the Beef Marbling Score (BMS), which ranges from 1 to 12.
What BMS score is required for A5 Wagyu?
The BMS must be between 8 and 12.
How is Wagyu beef graded?
Graded by the Japanese Meat Grading Association (JMGA) based on yield (A, B, or C) and quality (1-5).
What is Niman Ranch’s #1 value?
Started in California - north of San Francisco, now has a network of family farmers and ranchers throughout the country.
What is the diet of Niman Ranch cattle?
Vegetarian diet that is free of animal by-products. No antibiotics.
