2. What is Meat?
Used to described animal parts that are eaten as
food.
The internal organs of a butchered animal are
called offal.
It’s considered a perishable food.
3. Kinds of Meat
Meat is made up of muscle fibers connected with
tissues and fats.
It is 15 to 20 percent protein, 50 to 70 percent water.
Good source of vitamin B and trace amount of iron.
Its required to be inspected by an authorized inspector
or veterinarian and be declared fit for consumption.
22. 1.)Buy clean meat sold by those
who observe good sanitation and
hygiene.
2.) Look for the inspected and
stamped marks that ensure those
are real meat from cows, carabao
and pigs.
23. 3.) Be knowledgeable of the
different cuts of meat for the
different recipes to be prepared.
4.) Beef must be bright red in color
with yellow fat. Pork must be light
pink in color, firm, and with white
fat.
24. 5.) Meat should be fresh smell and
free from slime.
6.) Buy frozen meats from those
who have reliable refrigerator
equipment.
7.) Meat should be properly
wrapped with plastic bags or clean
wrapping materials.