Preparing poultry Flashcards
(29 cards)
What are the three types of reading
Bran reared and free range, organic
( only difference is amount of time spent outside)
Barn reared
Kept inside, minimum age of slaughter
Free range
Must have access to outside, higher minimum age of slaughter
Organic
Easy access to outside and vegetated ground. Can be kept inside only for safety.
Traditional free range houses
Portable poultry houses, can be wheeled, a bit of space to move
What does Label ‘British’ mean
Birds born, reared and slaughter in the uk
What is a quality mark
Shows all stages of the food chain have been checked, standers met
What is the main poultry symbol
Red tractor
What is red tractor symbol
Standards are met for the health of the bird.
What does the RSPCA assured label mean
Birds reared to RSPCAS welfare standards
What are organic standard labelling
Must pass the European Union law, more expensive.
What to look for when buying poultry
No cuts, bruises, dry skin, no discolouring, not smell strong
What happens in the uk with guttering
Already gutted before being bought
What is gutting
Intestines and innards removed.
What never to do when preparing poultry
Never wash it
What to do instead of wash poultry
Wipe with a paper towel and dispose.
What to do after handling poultry
Wash hands, wash utensils , surface in warm soapy water
What temperature should poultry be stored at
1-5 if fresh -18=-25 if frozen
Where to store poultry in a fridge
Bottom shelf coldest part, can’t drip onto other foods
How long after buying should you each poultry
In a couple days
How long can chicken be frozen for
Up to three months
Defrosting chicken rules
Defrost slowly in a fridge for a few days
Temperature of cooking poultry
75
When cooking in the oven remember to
Preheat the oven and cook all the way through
