Meat
When meat ages, does the tenderness increase or decrease?
Increase
What does production of high quality eggs start with?
A closely controlled program.
What is associated with the freshness of poultry?
The color
What are the basic ingredients of marinade?
Salt, acid, and enzymes
What does USDA stand for?
United States Department of Agriculture
What is the primary color pigment in meat?
A protein called myoglobin
What are the grades of eggs?
AA, A, and B
Low in fat
What is the purpose of inspection?
Make sure harmful additives and ingredients are kept out of products.
What is the highest meat grade?
Prime
What does electrical stimulation do to meat?
Makes the meat more tender.
What is controlled in egg laying facilities?
Temperature, humidity, and light.
What is meat chicken production dominated by?
Large integrated companies
What chemical increases the tenderness of meat?
Salt
What does the Humane Slaughter Act require?
Animals must be rendered completely unconscious with a minimum excitement and discomfort.
What happens when meat is chilled too rapidly?
Cold shortening and toughness
What determines the color of an egg shell?
The breed of the hen.
How old are turkey hens marketed?
14-16 weeks old
What is used as a preservative method?
Curing of meat
What is antemortem inspection?
A spot inspection of each lot of birds before slaughter.
Do genetics affect the tenderness?
Yes
What does the yolk color depend on?
The diet of the hen.
What are meat chickens marketed as?
Broilers, roasters, or game hens
What does fat contribute to in food?
The juiciness, tenderness, and flavor
What are the sizes of eggs?
Jumbo, extra large, large, medium, small, and peewee.