THSH2301 MEATS: Types of Beef Cattle

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What type of cattle does the meat labeled 'baby beef' come from?

  • Heifers (correct)
  • Bulls
  • Steers
  • Cows

Which type of sheep meat has a stronger flavor and darker meat?

  • Lamb
  • Mutton (correct)
  • Veal
  • Baby beef

What is the age range for veal to be considered veal?

  • 8-12 months
  • 1-2 months
  • 12-14 months
  • 3-8 months (correct)

At what age do cattle become too old for veal and too young for beef?

<p>3-8 months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cattle has meat that is usually used for breeding and later for processed meats and pet food?

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

What characteristic of veal gives it a milky flavor, pale color, and tender texture?

<p>Diet of milk-based diet or formula (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of muscle tissue is made up of water?

<p>75% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of muscle tissues are protein?

<p>20% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the desirable characteristic that fat contributes to meat after cooking?

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

What is marbling in meat?

<p>The intermixture of fat and lean meat in a cut of meat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is present in minimal amounts in meat?

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

What is the primary source of flavor in meats?

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

What is the method to break down connective tissues by mechanically breaking up the fibers?

<p>Pounding and cubing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for the desirable flavor and appearance of browned meats during the cooking process?

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

What is done to the animal at the time of slaughter after stunning?

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

Why are younger meats like calves, lambs, and pigs more tender than mature counterparts like sheep, steers, and hogs?

<p>They have less connective tissues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does stress in animals before slaughter affect the meat's quality?

<p>Alters the pH of the meat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which connective tissue forms a thin covering over muscles called silverskin?

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

How can collagen be broken down to turn into gelatin?

<p>Moist cooking at a low temperature for an extended period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What helps dissolve collagen in meat?

<p>Acidic mixtures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can enzymes contribute to tenderizing connective tissues in meat?

<p>Accelerating the breakdown process (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important factor to consider when applying cooking techniques to tenderize connective tissues in meat?

<p>Muscle region and age of the meat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are animals rested overnight before and after transport to the abattoir?

<p>To minimize stress before slaughter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can't elastin be broken down during the cooking process?

<p>It is resistant to enzymes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cut of pork is referred to as 'Liempo'?

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

What is the best use for 'Tri tip' beef cut?

<p>Porterhouse steaks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Filipino cuisine, what is 'Pigue' referring to in pork?

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

Which beef cut is suitable for making 'Fillet mignon'?

<p>Rump roast (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for 'Rib eye steaks' in Filipino cuisine?

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

What is the Filipino name for the beef cut 'Chuck'?

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

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