Which of the following is a primal cut of pork? A. Breast
Loin
What do the letters HACCP represent?
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
Which of the following is true of ground beef and hamburger?
Neither can contain binders.
Which of the following is a natural hormone found in growth-promoting implants?
progesterone
Which product date designates the best taste and texture for the product?
Best if Used By
Which of the following is the thick myofilament in the sarcomere?
Myosin
Which of the following specifies that meat be held for ten days to six weeks at 34�F to 38 � F in a humidity controlled cooler ?
Dry aging
W hat are compounds that absorb oxygen, reducing or preventing the oxidation of food?
Antioxidants
Which of the following is true about lamb and mutton?
Mutton is preferred by some cultures because it has a more intense flavor than lamb .
Which method of slaughter, meat processing and handling follow Jewish dietary laws?
Kosher
For a maturity score "A" beef carcass to make quality grade Choice- the marbling score should be
Small 0-100
Which of the following is the causative agent that involves raw and/or undercooked meat and exhibits symptoms of abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting?
Escherichia coli
Most of the beef in U.S. grocery stores is USDA
Select
Which meat cookery method is recommended for thinner sliced meats?
Pan Frying
Which of the following is the result of oxidative changes in fat found in foods?
Rancidity
According to the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, which of the following is NOT an approved method of stunning?
Sticking
Which of the following is true specific to home freezer storage?
Meat will retain its quality best if stored in a very cold freezer.
Generally, three ounces of lean lamb contains 74 percent of the RDA for
Vitamin B12
How soon should ground beef be used after it is stored in a refrigerator?
Within two days
Which of the following is used to retard mold growth on the outside of dried sausages?
Potassium Sorbate
Which of the following is true or recommended for cooking refrigerated meat?
Meat should be cooked at refrigerator temperature.
Riboflavin is an example of these water soluble vitamins.
B Vitamins
What is the minimum internal temperature of a "medium rare" beef steak?
130�F
The Meat Inspection Act was enacted to prevent the adulteration and misbranding of meat products. When was the Meat Inspection Act enacted:?
1906
Deep fat frying is best completed when fat is heated at the following temperatures.
350�F-360�F
This important piece of legislation was enacted the same day as the Meat Inspection Act. It prohibited the sale, manufacture and transportation of adulterated food products.
Pure Food and Drug Act
Which is true of roasting as a meat cookery method?
Roasting should be conducted in a shallow pan without covering the meat.
of the following are major components of meat essential to good health EXCEPT
Zeranal
of the following are major components of meat essential to good health EXCEPT
Zeranal
The following is a moist cooking method.
Braising
Due to regulations concerning BSE, downer cattle cannot be harvested for human or animal consumption. What is BSE?
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Which meat additive (NasPOs) is used to increase water holding capacity in bacon and ham?
Phosphates
agents to fix color at a faster rate or preserve color during storage? Which food additive is used as a curing accelerator in combination with other curing
Ascorbic Acid
What is a synthetic chemical that shifts nutrients away from fat production to the promotion of lean muscle growth?
Beta-agonist
The fat content of a frankfurter may not exceed by weight.
30 Percent
Which of the following is a "flavoring" food additive?
Oleoresin
What is the recommended freezer storage time for bacon?
1 month
What is the purpose of mono and di-glycerides as processed meat additives?
They They keep ingredients and seasonings evenly distributed throughout the mix
What term describes the case where pathogenic bacteria grew in the food, produced a toxin and made the consumer sick after eating?
Food Intoxication
What standards assure labeling on a uniform basis? A pork loin chop in Maine is the same cut as a pork loin chop in Arizona.
Uniform Retail Meat Identity Standards
Which component found in meat contains the most energy per gram?
Fat
When storing leftovers, meat should be cut into small pieces.
False
If an antibiotic has been used to treat a disease, the animal will lose its organic status.
True
Eggs have been linked to the food infection Listeriosis.
True
Irradiation alters the taste of a food.
False
The Wholesome Meat Act requires a federal, USDA or state inspection mark. True or false -The federal or state inspection mark indicates wholesomeness, not quality.
True
Short-fed beef is from cattle fed in a feedlot for 150 days.
False
Isoleucine is an essential amino acid found in meat
True
Frozen meat can be cooked satisfactorily without first defrosting.
True
Trichinella spiralis is a nematode worm.
True
When defrosting meat, ice crystals will melt releasing liquid that will increase the juiciness of the cut.
False