Meat science

What is the maximum amount of fat which ground beef can contain? A.10%, B.20%, C.30%, or D.40%

C.Ground beef can contain up to 30% fat

"Frankfurters" may contain up to what percentage poultry meat? a. none b. 10% c. 15% d. 25% e. no limit

c) 15% (assuming no qualifying statements are made on the package label).

The water content of lean beef muscle normally ranges from A) 15-20% B) 40-50% C) 70-75% D) 90-95%

C) 70-75%

According to WHO Food and agriculture organization, most commonly consumed meat in world? Chicken, goat/sheep, beef, pork

Chicken

The recommended refrigerator (36-40 degrees F) storage time for a maximum quality for beef porterhouse steaks is: A.1 day, B.5-10 days, C.2 weeks, or D.3-4 days?

D. 3-4 days.

Sodium nitrite is used in making some processed meats because it: A.inhibits growth of botulinum toxin, B.is a curing agent that contributes to the flavor and texture of bacon, ham, and sausage products, C.fixes the meat color, or D.all of the above.

D. all of the above.

What factors determine the quality grade of beef carcass: A.maturity of the carcass, B.marbling, C.color, firmness, and texture of the lean, or D.all of the above?

D. all of the above.

How can cuts of meat be recognized?A.color, B.pork cuts are always smaller than beef cuts, C.amount of fat present, or D.color, size of cut, and bone structure

D. color, size of cut, and bone structure identifies meat cuts

According to the federal regulations, what food product open dating terms is required for frankfurter packages? A.sell by, B.use by, C.best if used by, or D.none of the above

D. none is required. product dating is voluntary and not required by federal regulations

The maximum freezer storage time for pork is: A.24 months, B.3 months, C.6-9 months, or D.none of the above?

D. none of the above (fresh pork can be stored frozen for 4-6 months/can be stored refrigerated for 3-5 days)

Which food has more zinc per gram? a. beef, b. chickpeas, c. pork chops, d. oysters

d. oyster

Which of the following is not considered an offal? a. Trotters b. Lights c. Tripe d. Rounds

d. Rounds Trotters: hooves, Lights: lungs, tripe: stomach lining, Rounds: rear leg cut

Which statement is false about meat tenderization: A.electrical stimulation improves tenderness of some meats, B.most meat tenderizers are from Papaya/Pineapple enzymes, C. does not affect keeping quality of meat, or D. can improve quality grade of meat?

D. the use of meat tenderizers can improve the quality grade of meat.

What is the advantage to the consumer in buying subprimal cuts? A.higher quality, B.identifies the cut of meat, C.identifies the USDA grades, or D.usually results in lower cost per serving

D. usually results in lower cost per serving

To what internal temperature should pork be cooked: A.160F, B.120F, C.150F, or D.none of the above?

D.none of the above (145F and rest for 3 minutes)

What are the USDA meat grades for Pork? A.Prime,Choice,Good,Standard, B.commercial,canner,cutter cull, C.Yield Grade 1,2,3,4,5, or D.none of the above?

D.none of the above (USDA has no quality grades for pork)

Fish fats are different from beef fat mainly because they are which of the following? Colored, PUFA, More stable

PUFA

Of the following finfish, which has the greatest amount of total fat: Cod, Tuna, Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout: 4.31g/100g

Which of the following has the highest mercury level? Shark, tilapia, salmon

Shark

Of the following which is a fermented product: bologna, summer sausage, brausweiger or bratwurst?

summer sausage