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Today's beef is 27% leaner than it was ____ years ago.
25
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What is the name for an uncastrated male bovine?
Bull
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This is voluntary and determines the quality of meat based on amount of fat within the meat.
Grading of beef
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Wholesale cuts are divided into smaller pieces at the supermarket, these cuts are known as what?
Retail or fabricated cuts
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What is an example of a moist heat method?
Braising and stewing
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What nutrient helps to build and repair tissues, and increase resistance to infection and disease?
Protein
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What is the name for a mature female bovine who has had calves.
Cow
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What is the grade with the most intense marbling?
Prime
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Which wholesale cuts of beef are the most tender?
3
Loin, Sirloin and rib
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What is an example of dry heat method?
Broiling, roasting, pan frying, grilling
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What is the recommended serving size for beef?
3-4 oz
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What is the name for a male bovine castrated early in life, usually as a calf?
Steer
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This grade is lower in price and has less marbling than Prime.
Choice
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What two factors are considered when referring to the term “wholesomeness”?
The cow is healthy before slaughter and the packing/processing plant and workers are clean and follows sanitation/safety guidelines.
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Ground hamburger beef should be cooked to what temp?
160
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What 2 words mean that the meat is lean?
Loin and round
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What is the name for a young female bovine before the birth of any calves?
Heifer
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What is marbling by definition?
Flecks of fat found throughout the meat
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Which type of muscles are less tender or tough?
Locomotive
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Well done steak is cooking to what temp?
170
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What are two low fat cooking methods?
Grilling and broiling
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What is required by the USDA?
Meat inspection
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What is the name of the large sections the animals are first divided into?
Primal or Wholesale cuts
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What type of heat method would you use to cook chuck?
Moist
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What is the name of seasoned liquid mixtures that add flavor and in some cases tenderizes beef?
Marinade
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