19 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a sign of a young chicken according to the text?
Thick and scaly feet
What characterizes whole poultry according to the text?
Intact head, feet, and viscera
What is true about dressed poultry based on the text?
Plump breast and well-developed thighs
What is one of the characteristics of ready-to-cook dressed birds according to the text?
Marinated or seasoned
Which of the following is considered a poultry part according to the text?
Giblets - gizzard and heart
What indicates that a chicken is older according to the text?
Thick and scaly feet
What should dressed poultry have according to the text?
No cuts, scars or missing skin
Which part of the poultry is considered dark meat according to the text?
Drumsticks and wings
What is a common misconception about live poultry based on the text?
'Small feathers' indicate an old chicken
What is a characteristic of a young chicken according to the text?
Clear eyes
What is one of the characteristics of whole poultry according to the text?
Moderate fat coverings
What should dressed poultry NOT have according to the text?
Watery skin
What is true about ready-to-cook dressed birds according to the text?
They are free from pin feathers
What is NOT a sign of a young chicken according to the text?
Plump breast
What characterizes giblets according to the text?
Gizzard and heart
What is a nutritional component of poultry according to the text?
High-quality proteins
What should live poultry have according to the text?
Fine and soft feet
What indicates that a chicken is older according to the text?
Thick and scaly feet
What is true about whole poultry based on the text?
No cuts or missing skin
Study Notes
Characteristics of Poultry
- A young chicken is characterized by flexibility, pinkish-white color of the skin and fat, and a small, soft, and flexible beak.
- A sign of an older chicken is dry, parchment-like skin, and a hard, stiff beak.
Dressed Poultry
- Dressed poultry should have a clean, white, and smooth body cavity, with no feathers, blood, or bruises.
- Ready-to-cook dressed birds should have a giblet pack, which includes the heart, liver, and gizzard.
- Dressed poultry should not have heads, feet, or feathers.
Poultry Parts and Meat
- A poultry part is considered a whole or portion of a bird, such as wings, breasts, or thighs.
- Dark meat is characterized by having myoglobin, which stores oxygen, and is found in the legs and thighs.
- White meat is found in the breast and tenderloins.
Common Misconceptions and Facts
- A common misconception is that live poultry is dirty and unhealthy, but in reality, poultry is a clean and sanitary food product.
- Giblets are the internal organs of a bird, including the heart, liver, and gizzard, which are rich in nutrients and iron.
- Protein is a nutritional component of poultry.
Whole Poultry
- Whole poultry is characterized by having a complete bird, including the head, feet, and giblets.
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