Meat Types and Characteristics Quiz

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What is the primary factor responsible for the desirable taste and odor of meat?

  • Formation of lactic acid (correct)
  • Presence of monosodium glutamate
  • Accumulation of triglycerides
  • Breakdown of proteins into amino acids

Which organic compounds contribute to the desirable taste of aged meat?

  • Di- and tripeptides (correct)
  • Nucleus
  • Fats in triglyceride form
  • Cell membranes

What function do fatty tissues serve in live organisms?

  • Energy deposits (correct)
  • Regulation of body temperature
  • Synthesis of lactic acid
  • Production of amino acids

How can the 'meaty' taste be enhanced in meat products?

<p>By adding monosodium glutamate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes significantly to the water holding capacity of meat?

<p>Histological structure of muscle tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do well-fed animals accumulate large amounts of fat in their tissues?

<p>As an energy reserve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main ingredients in processed meat products?

<p>Muscle meat, fat, internal organs, skins, plant ingredients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key step in meat processing that involves size reduction?

<p>Cutting/chopping/comminuting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is essential in achieving the typical taste and flavor of processed meat products?

<p>Fermentation and drying (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of meat processing would not be possible without the utilization of specialized equipment?

<p>Cutting/chopping/comminuting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step of meat processing involves the utilization of casings or other containers?

<p>Stuffing/filling into casings or other containers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary contribution of processed meat products to human diets?

<p>Animal proteins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of 'Meat Processing Technology'?

<p>Achievement of tenderness in meat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter deals with 'Selection and grading of raw materials for meat processing'?

<p>Chapter 3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does DFD Meat stand for?

<p>Dark, Firm, Dry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does 'Myoglobin' relate to in meat processing?

<p>Achievement of typical taste and flavor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'PSE Meat' in the context of meat processing?

<p>Results in Pale, Soft, Exudative meat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Heat treatment of meat products' is covered in which chapter?

<p>Chapter 17 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Cured meat cuts' fall under which category of processed meat products?

<p>'Categories of processed meat products' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Packaging of fresh and processed meat' is discussed in which part of the book?

<p>'Meat drying' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Simple test methods for meat products' are detailed in which chapter?

<p>'Handling and maintenance of tools and core equipment' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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