Inspections
Who inspects meats in the United States?
The USDA
What does meat grading refer to?
The quality of the meat
What are the first cuts separated from the carcass called?
Primal Cuts
Wild Boar is what type of meat?
Pork
What is the inspection agency looking for during inspections?
Proper food safety standards in facilities and processing equipment
Meat grading only applies to which meat?
Beef, Lamb, and Veal
What is the process of breaking down large cuts into usable portions such as steaks and roasts?
Fabrication
Venison is what type of animal?
Deer
What is the inspection agency determining the meat is?
Wholesome
Which is the highest meat grade that is found in fine dining restaurants?
Prime
What connects the meat to the bone and does not break down during cooking?
Elastin
Lamb comes from which animal?
Sheep
If meat is approved, it gets what?
The stamp of approval
What is the middle grade of meat available to restaurants and grocery stores?
Choice
What are smaller cuts of meat such as steaks, chops, and roasts called?
Retail cuts
Cows
Is all meat sold in the United States inspected by the agency? Yes or No
Yes
What is the grade of meat that applies to beef only?
Select
What does hanging the meat do?
Helps lengthen muscle fibers which increases tenderness
Kosher meats comply with which religious dietary laws?
Jewish