STM4663 Meat 3

Which method of disposal involves burying whole dead animals and covering them with soil?

• Mounding

• Composting

• Rendering

• Incineration

What is the primary purpose of rendering in the meat/poultry industry?

• To produce stable, sterilized products

• To reduce emissions in landfills

• To minimize wastewater

• To create organic load from blood

What is the main benefit of using fine mesh covers to drains in meat processing facilities?

• To reduce water consumption

• To improve meat quality

• To minimize meat scraps entering floor drains

• To prevent clogging of drains

What is the primary use of collagen derived from bovine skin in the meat industry?

• As a protein source in animal nutrition

• To create thin collagen film for sausages

• As a dye for meat substitutes

• To produce gelatin for food applications

What is the nutrient value of blood in terms of its by-products?

• High water content

• High fat content

• High carbohydrate content

• High protein content

What is the primary use of blood plasma in the meat industry?

• To improve meat texture

• To color black pudding

• To bind and emulsify meat in sausages

• As an iron supplement

What is the main use of feathers as a waste product in the meat industry?

• As a protein source in animal nutrition

• As a filler in chemical fertilizer

• For sporting equipment

• For bedding and ornaments

What is the main purpose of meat and bone meal (MBM) in the meat industry?

• To create organic load from blood

• To improve meat quality

• To reduce waste in meat processing

• As a protein source in animal nutrition

What is the primary benefit of using steam condensation systems in place of scald tanks in meat processing?

• To reduce water consumption

• To prevent clogging of drains

• To improve meat quality

• To minimize wastewater

What is the main purpose of using directional spray nozzles in carcass washing in meat processing facilities?

• To prevent clogging of drains

• To minimize wastewater

• To improve meat quality

• To reduce water consumption