signs of bad meat
grade choice
100

if raw meat has an unpleasant, sour, or ammonia like smell it is likely what?

what is spoiled. 

100

which grade choice is the worth the most 

what is Prime 

200

Fresh meat should be firm to the touch if it feels this way it's a warning sign. 

what is slimy or sticky 

200

this term reflects to the small white of fat within the muscle that help determine the grade of meat. 

what is marbling. 

300

Beef that turns this color instead of its usual bright red it may be going bad 

what is brown or gray 

300

these three USDA beef quality grades are commonly found in retail stores. 

What are Prime, Choice, and Select. 

400

these two senses are your best tools for detecting spoiled meat.

what are smell and sight 

400

This USDA grade is most often used for ground beef and processed meat products due to its lower tenderness and marbling. 

what is Canner or cutter 

500
what is ice crystals and a leathery texture are a sign of what

what is freezer burn

500

in addition to marbling this characteristic of the carcass is assessed when determining meat quality grades.

what is the maturity of the carcass 

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