Meat (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What does 'complete protein' mean in relation to meat?
What does 'complete protein' mean in relation to meat?
Contains all essential amino acids
Which vitamin found in meat is NOT available in plant foods?
Which vitamin found in meat is NOT available in plant foods?
Vitamin B12
Why is haem iron from meat better than non-haem iron from plants?
Why is haem iron from meat better than non-haem iron from plants?
It is more easily absorbed by the body
High intake of red and processed meats increases risk of which condition?
High intake of red and processed meats increases risk of which condition?
Heart disease
Why are leg and shoulder muscles in animals tougher?
Why are leg and shoulder muscles in animals tougher?
They contain more connective tissue
Which enzyme in pineapple helps tenderise meat?
Which enzyme in pineapple helps tenderise meat?
Bromelain
What is marbling in meat?
What is marbling in meat?
Small streaks of fat in the muscle
What colour should quality beef be?
What colour should quality beef be?
Bright red
What internal temperature should poultry reach when cooking?
What internal temperature should poultry reach when cooking?
75°C
Where should you NEVER thaw frozen meat?
Where should you NEVER thaw frozen meat?
At room temperature
At what temperature does the Maillard reaction occur in meat?
At what temperature does the Maillard reaction occur in meat?
Above 140°C
What does the FSAI do in Ireland?
What does the FSAI do in Ireland?
Sets and enforces food safety standards