What is the other name for sheep meat?
Mutton
What is meat?
animal tissues that are suitable for use as food
Around what year was beef domesticated?
8500 B.C.
Around what year was pork domesticated?
8500 - 8000 B.C.
Around what year was lamb domesticated
10000 B.C.
Around what year was Chicken domesticated?
~6000 B.C.
How many primal cuts of beef?
8
How many primals is the pig divided into?
How many primals does lamb have?
5
Name the 5 sections/cuts of chicken
Breast Drumstick Thigh Wing Back
What is a dual purpose animal?
An animal raised for meat and something else (eggs, wool, milk)
What are the factors in beef quality grading?
Marbling and maturity
What is a break joint and a spool joint?
Break joint = young lamb
Spool joint= ossification, old lamb/mutton
How long does it take a broiler to reach harvest weight?
6-8 weeks
How many amino acids does meat have?
All 20
Which country produces the most beef?
Brazil
How many piglets in an average litter?
12-14
Is good lamb good?
no
What is an issue with chickens that grow too fast?
broken legs, woody breast
How did Sir Francis Bacon die?
Experiment with frozen chicken