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Animal Refresher, Meat Science
Prime Pork — Definition
The carcass of castrated male & virgin female of pig is known as:
- Pork
- Bacon
- Prime Pork — Correct Answer
- Lard
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Prime Pork
The carcass of a castrated male pig and virgin female pig is specifically referred to as Prime Pork.
Pork Terminology
- Pork → Generic name for pig meat
- Prime Pork → Carcass of castrated male (barrow) & virgin female (gilt) pig
- Bacon → Preserved pork prepared from the sides and back of a pig; preserved by curing with brine
- Ham → Meat from the thigh or buttocks of a pig
- Lard → Processed pig fat
Prime pork is preferred for its superior meat quality — castration removes the boar taint (urine-like odour) associated with intact male pigs.
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