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Meat science

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Sciences / Chemistry
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Card 141

Question

Name the processing conditions for the pasteurization of in-shell eggs.

Answer

130°F (54.4°C) for 60 minutes

Card 142

Question

The parasitic organism commonly associated with undercooked pork is killed at what temperature?

Answer

137 ℉.

Card 143

Question

According to the Beef Steak Color Guide, what end-point cooking temperature (F) is associated with medium rare degree of doneness?

Answer

145

Card 144

Question

What is the minimum temperature pork should be cooked at to kill Trichinella?

Answer

145 F

Card 145

Question

What temperature should whole pork be heated to?

Answer

145 F

Card 146

Question

How many days is the gestation period for sheep?

Answer

147 days

Card 147

Question

On average how many eggs do wild chickens lay each year?

Answer

15

Card 148

Question

What temperature should ground pork be heated to?

Answer

160 F

Card 149

Question

To what temperature should chicken be cooked?

Answer

165 deg F

Card 150

Question

What does the USDA recommend as the safe cooking temperature of all poultry products?

Answer

165°F (74°C)

Card 151

Question

What temperature (F) should water in sterilizers at meat processing facilities be kept?

Answer

180

Card 152

Question

A whole fresh egg contains about how many mg of cholesterol?

Answer

186 mg

Card 153

Question

When was the Federal Meat Inspection Act passed?

Answer

1906

Card 154

Question

In what year were the official United States standards for grades of carcass beef promulgated?

Answer

1926

Card 155

Question

What year was the federal meat grading service established?

Answer

1927

Card 156

Question

Approximately how long does it take for chickens to reach their ultimate pH after slaughter or harvest?

Answer

2 hours

Card 157

Question

In common commercial practice, how many kilograms of feed are required per kilogram of chicken produced?

Answer

2 kg of feed per kg chicken (accept 1.3 to 3 kg).

Card 158

Question

How old is a sheep if its meat is considered mutton?

Answer

2 years

Card 159

Question

At least how many oz must a dozen large eggs weigh?

Answer

24 oz

Card 160

Question

How many eggs does a typical laying hen produce in a year?

Answer

250-290 eggs per year

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