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Meat Science
Exam 2
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Science
Undergraduate 1
10/20/2012

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Define Meat.
Definition
any animal product consumed as food
Term
T/F
Over time, red meat consumption has gone up.
Definition
False
Term
T/F
Over time, chicken, turkey, and fish consumption has increased.
Definition
True
Term
T/F
Over time, the total meat consumption has gone down.
Definition
False
Term
T/F
Meat consumption, in the United States, has declined since 2007.
Definition
True
Term
T/F
Meat consumption world wide continues to increase.
Definition
True
Term
Why does meat consumption world wide continue to increase?
Definition
-people have more money to spend
-people choose higher quality (beans vs. meat)
-population growth
Term
How much meat does the average person eat per year?
Definition
165.5 lbs
Term
How much meat does the average person eat per day?
Definition
.45 lbs
Term
How many Americans are vegetarian?
Definition
7.3 million
(3.2%)
Term
How many Americans are vegan?
Definition
1 million
(.5%)
Term
Why do people choose not to eat meat?
Definition
-personal reasons
-health reasons
-environmental reasons
(world hunger, natural resources, pesticides)
Term
What are the benefits to eating meat?
Definition
meat is a high protein source.
-similar amino acid profile to our bodies
Term
What nutrients can you find in meat?
Definition
protein, calories, fat, b12, niacin, riboflavin, b6, zinc, mg, calcium
Term
What are the factors to consider when buying meat?
Definition
Quality
Cut-ability
Packaging
Price
Term
What signifies quality?
Definition
grade, marbling,color, texture
Term
What is cut-ability?
Definition
bone, fat, lean(total amt of muscle)
Term
What types of packaging can you have?
Definition
vacuum or overwrap
Term
What are the things to consider when deciding on packaging?
Definition
type of wrap, purge, leaker
Term
What are the consumer meat concerns?
Definition
Convenience
High quality consistency
variety
nutrition, safety, and health
Term
What is considered natural by the USDA?
Definition
no artificial ingredients, minimally processed
Term
What do we believe natural means?
Definition
"pristine"
-no antibiotics
-no supplemental hormones
-no animal derived feeds
Term
Organic meats take up ___ of the organic market.
Definition
3%
Term
Organic brands are...
Definition
-highly regulated
-restrictive productive practices
-expensive to produce
Term
Who has the money to buy organic meats?
Definition
Consumers between 45 and 54
Term
T/F
Meat inspections ensure quality and safety of meat.
Definition
False
only safety
Term
T/F
All meat that is sold must be inspected.
Definition
True
Term
T/F
Meat is inspected before and after death.
Definition
True
Term
Carcasses must be washed and chilled within ____ of fabrication.
Definition
24 hours
Term
What is the time from harvest to the shipping to the store?
Definition
about 14 days
Term
T/F
Most stores receive 3-5 meat shipments a week.
Definition
True
Term
What are meat inspections designed to do?
Definition
-protect the consumer
-give official assurance of wholesomeness and proper labeling
-detect and locate communicable diseases
-minimize presence of foodborne pathogens on meat and poultry
Term
What does the HACCP do?
Definition
centers on the prevention of problems

goal is to prevent, eliminate, or reduce hazards from occurring
Term
What are the hazards the HACCP is focused on?
Definition
Biological- samonella, e. coli, etc.
Chemical-bleach, etc.
Physical-metal shavings, needles, etc.
Term
What affects growth?
Definition
genetics, sex class, nutrition, environment
Term
What defines quality when it comes to beef grading?
Definition
is it beefy? tender? juicy?
Term
What are the two main factors of quality grading?
Definition
maturity and marbling
Term
What are the four quality grades?
Definition
prime,, choice, select, standard
Term
Beef ____ are a numerical grade ranging from 1-5.
Definition
yield grades
Term
What are the factors used in beef yield grading?
Definition
-adjusted fat thickness at the 12th rib
-hot carcuass weight
-ribeye area
-percent kidney, heart, and pelvic fat
Term
What is sensory evaluation?
Definition
A scientific discipline used to measure, analyze, and interpret reactions to characteristics of materials as they are perceived by the senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing.
Term
What are the differences between trained and consumer panel?
Definition
trained-individuals are trained
consumer- not trained
Term
What are the benefits to having a trained panel?
Definition
are familiarized with the range of attributes and standardized responses
Term
What are the benefits to consumer panels?
Definition
their make-up reflects the make-up of the people interested int he product
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