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Animal Refresher, Meat Science
Meat Product Cut from Loaves into Cuboidal Pieces
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Question (English)
A meat product which is obtained by cutting meat loaves into small cuboidal pieces approximately (4cm × 1.5cm × 1.5cm) dimensions is known as:
- Meat ball
- Meat Nuggets ✓ Correct
- Meat kofta
- Meat patties
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Meat Nuggets
Meat nuggets are produced by cutting meat loaves into small cuboidal pieces of approximately 4 cm × 1.5 cm × 1.5 cm dimensions.
Production of Meat Nuggets
- Ground meat or meat emulsion is prepared.
- Filled into moulds and cooked to form meat loaves.
- Loaves are cooled and then cut into standardised cuboidal pieces (nuggets).
- Nuggets may be breaded, battered, and deep-fried before final packaging.
Distinguishing Features of Nuggets
- Defined shape: cuboidal (~4 × 1.5 × 1.5 cm)
- Made FROM meat loaves (not a separate forming process)
- Popular as fast food / finger food / children's snacks
Quick Shape Reference for All Products
- Kofta/Ball → spherical | Patties → flat disc | Loaves → loaf/block | Nuggets → cuboidal (from loaves) | Sausages → cylindrical
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