Intestines and Animal Skin in Processed Meat Products

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What is the importance of this manual in the meat processing industry?

To provide practical advice and information for product diversification.

What is the focus of the technical content in this manual?

To be easily understood by processing artisans.

Why are grey or blue boxes used in this manual?

To provide additional scientific background information.

How are the chapters structured for readers who do not need extra information?

The content is understandable without reading the text in grey or blue boxes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preparing natural sausage casings from animal intestines?

To use them in meat processing for sausage production. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to consider workers' safety in using equipment and tools?

To ensure a safe working environment and prevent accidents. Signup and view all the answers

Why are kidney fat and leafe fat of pigs not recommended for processed meat products?

Hardness and taint Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason beef fat is considered less suitable for further processing compared to pork fat?

Firmer texture, yellowish colour, more intensive flavour Signup and view all the answers

In which region of some tropical cattle breeds is there a large subcutaneous fat depot known as 'hump'?

Shoulder region Signup and view all the answers

Why are mesenterical fats of pigs used only in small quantities for soft meat products?

Causes untypical mouthfeel in final products Signup and view all the answers

What are the depot-fats located around internal organs in the animal body called?

Mesenterical fats Signup and view all the answers

Which fats are used for specific processed beef products when pork fats are excluded for socio-cultural or religious reasons?

Brisket fat and other body fats Signup and view all the answers

What are some alternative uses of intestines apart from being used as food?

Intestines can be processed to make sausage casings. Signup and view all the answers

Which animal skins are commonly used for processed meat products?

Pork skin, poultry skin, and in some cases, calf skin. Signup and view all the answers

What are 'specified risk materials (SRM)' in the context of BSE?

Edible animal tissues from ruminants, particularly the brain, that have to be condemned in BSE affected areas. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most valuable component of meat from a nutritional and processing perspective?

Protein. Signup and view all the answers

What criteria define the quality and value of raw meat material?

Protein contents and values. Signup and view all the answers

What components make up the general composition of meat?

Water, fat, protein, minerals, and a small proportion of carbohydrate. Signup and view all the answers