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Chapter 361Types of MeatBeef: cattle > one year oldVeal: calves usually 1-3 months oldBaby Beef: calves between 6-12 month old

Lamb: sheep < one year oldMutton: sheep > 2 years old

Pork: pigs < one year old

Variety Meats: edible organs and extremities of meat

Characteristics of these meats can be found on page 508 of your textbook2Nutrients in MeatProtein, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamins B6, and B12

Can be high in saturated fatChoose lean meats whenever possible (this is a MyPlate recommendation)

On a 2,000 calorie diet a person needs 5 oz of protein each day

3Meat is composed of:Muscle TissueConnective TissueFat

Marbling: small white flecks of fat within the muscle tissue4Cut: a specific, edible part of meat

Wholesale Cut: Large cuts that are sold to supermarkets

Retail Cut: (smaller) Supermarket divided, smaller cuts you buy at the store Comes from the wholesale cut

5Wholesale Cuts of Beef

6Meat InspectionUSDA Federal inspections standards that must be followed

Harmless vegetable dye stamp is used

7Grading of MeatMeat is graded according to: - amount of marbling - age of the animal- texture and appearance of the meat

Prime: higher priced, sold to fine restaurants, greatest marbling, tender, flavorfulChoice: most common, less costly, less marblingSelect: least marbling, not as tender8Purchasing Meat - LabelingKind of MeatWholesale cutRetail CutPrice per poundNet WeightTotal priceSafe handling ProceduresGrade of Meat

9Purchasing Meat - QuantityBoneless meat/poultry.25 lbs. ( pound) per person

Bone-in meat/poultry.50 lbs. ( pound) per person

***The above amounts are general rules, however, always keep your guests in mind. For example 10 adults may need more meat than 10 children.

Meat Serving Size3 ounces = 1 serving sizeSize of a deck of cards or the palm of your hand

What does a serving size look like?5 oz. steak(recommended serving size)12 oz. steak (average for restaurants)

Meat Purchasing ApplicationScenario: Kelly and Miguel are planning three separate dinner parties. They are at the grocery store, and forgot their shopping list. Help them determine how much meat they should purchase for their parties?

Tacos for 10 people. How many pounds of ground beef will I need?

T-bone steaks for 5 people. How many pounds will I need?

Turkey tetrazzini for 12 people. How many pounds for this casserole?