Meat
What is a muscle?
Meat without bones or fat
Is it true or false that poultry contains more bone in proportion to meat?
True
what should you look for when selecting seafood?
no odors, closed bivalves, and firm flesh
what should you avoid when buying meat?
Sour odors, dull-grayish-brown colors and/or slippery to touch
What is processed meat?
Meat that has had some further preparation, high fat and sodium contents
What do you do after cutting raw meat while preparing to cook it?
Wash and sanitize the cutting board and knife.
What meat contains the least amount of fat?
Boneless, skinless chicken breast
What type of fish is a swordfish?
A finfish
Grinding
Breaks down elastin in meat
is processed meat popular
yes
What does it mean when there is air in the meat package.
It is old and you shouldn't eat it.
Examples of Poultry
Chicken, Turkey, Goose, Duck
How long can finfish and sword fish stay in the refrigerator.
1-2 days
what should you check for when buying meat and poultry?
Freshness and Leanness
is processed meat better then regular
no
Grey meat can indicate what?
The meat should be thrown out
Does light or dark meat has higher fat content?
Dark
Are you supposed to cook swordfish and finfish for a short or long period of time.
A short period of time.
marinate
soak in a solution to make softer
what makes meat processed
preserved by smoke or salting
What is the next step after cutting raw meat?
SANITIZE
what are the 3 cooking methods?
roasting, stewing, and stir-frying
What is the temperature zone that allows for the growth of bacteria?
41 degrees - 135 degrees farenheit
simmering
why is it better for u not to eat processed meats as much
it is not as healthy for you as regular meats