Principles of Poultry Selection Flashcards
(11 cards)
contains less fat with less calories than older poultry & tastier & more flavorful
young poultry ( roaster, broiler)
is found under the skin
fat of poultry
appropriate for dry-heat method because they are tender & easily cooked
young chickens
are appropriate for moist-heat method because they have tough meats that need to be tenderized for a longer period of time
older chickens (roaster, stewing hen)
have the same quality characteristics as quick-frozen, may be stored in freezers for future use
fresh poultry
what to do when buying dressed or drawn poultry
select those free from feathers, discoloration, bruises, and cuts
almost odorless & tasteless
fresh poultry
caused by its yellow fat which is mainly poly unsaturated fat
oxidative rancidity
increases with increase in storage temperature
rancidity
more unstable than turkey fat and therefore has faster rancidity
chicken fat
how to store poultry?
FIFO, wrap in moisture-proof film, foil, or paper, freeze at 0F or -16C