History of Beef Consumption in Europe
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What are some factors that meat can be classified by?

  • Shape, smell, sound, breed of animal
  • Color, texture, temperature, weight
  • Country of origin, age and/or sex of the animal, grade of meat, particular cut of meat (correct)
  • Breed of animal, slaughter method, cooking time, price

What is a key characteristic of newer breeds of animals established for meat production?

  • Large eyes and small ears
  • Low meat to bone ratio and low conversion rate
  • Wide color variety and fast movement
  • High meat to bone ratio and high conversion rate (correct)

Why do the new breed of animals produced have to meet specific requirements?

  • To meet the demands of caterers, public, and food processors (correct)
  • To increase the price of meat
  • To introduce new breeds into the market
  • To ensure high fat content in the meat

What is one purpose of rigidly controlling the slaughter of animals for human consumption by law?

<p>To ensure that animals suffer no pain during slaughter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT responsible for making beef more readily available in England?

<p>The French Revolution's impact on the availability of beef (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is not used to classify meat?

<p>Texture of meat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what percentage of a caterer's total food expenditure is typically spent on meat?

<p>40% - 60% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What quality is required in meat production according to the text?

<p>Consistently high quality with low fat content at a reasonable price (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of 'meat' provided in the passage?

<p>Chicken breast (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a way to classify meat?

<p>By the age of the animal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about beef in Europe is TRUE according to the passage?

<p>Beef was considered a luxury food for the wealthy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of events described in the passage regarding the availability of beef in England?

<p>Turnip Townsend's experiments, Robert Bakewell's work as a stockbreeder, England's reputation as a 'Nation of Beef Eaters' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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