MEAT AND ITS SOURCE

What is the term for the flesh of cattle, sheep, and pigs that is consumed as food?What is the term for the flesh of cattle, sheep, and pigs that is consumed as food?

• Poultry

• Meat

• Seafood

• Game Meat

Which of the following meats comes from cattle?

• Pork

• Lamb

• Beef

•  Chevon

What is the meat of a young calf (4-5 months old) called?

• Lamb

• Veal

• Chevon

• Carabeef

What is the main protein structure in meat that breaks down during slow cooking?

• Elastin

• Collagen

• Myosin

• Actin

Which part of the meat contributes the most to its flavor?

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Fat

• Water

What cooking reaction gives meat its brown color and enhances its flavor?

• Caramelization

• Maillard Reaction              

• Fermentation

• Oxidation

Which type of meat comes from a domesticated pig?

• Veal

• Pork

• Beef

• Mutton

What is the proper way to slice meat to ensure tenderness?

• Slice along the grain

• Slice against the grain

• Slice in random directions

• Slice in thick, uneven portions

What is the term for fat found within muscle tissue that contributes to juiciness?

• Marbling

• Gristle

• Coagulation

• Barding

Which meat preparation method involves cutting meat into cubes for stews and curries?

• Trimming

• Dicing

• Skinning

• Coating