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Animal Refresher, Meat Science
Ready-to-Eat Comminuted Meat Product from Ground Meat or Emulsion
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Question (English)
Ready-to-eat comminuted meat product prepared from ground meat or meat emulsion or both is:
- Meat balls
- Meat nuggets
- Meat loaves ✓ Correct
- Meat patties
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Meat loaves
Meat loaves are ready-to-eat comminuted meat products prepared from ground meat or meat emulsion or both, usually mixed with non-meat binders and seasonings, and then cooked in a loaf shape.
Comminuted Meat Products — Comparison Table
| Product | Definition | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Loaves | RTE product from ground meat / meat emulsion or both | Cooked in loaf shape; may be sliced for serving |
| Meat Nuggets | Cuboidal pieces cut from meat loaves (4 cm × 1.5 cm × 1.5 cm) | Derived from meat loaves by cutting |
| Meat Balls (Kofta) | Spherical or round-shaped ground meat product | Also known as meat kofta |
| Meat Patties | Ground meat formed into flat discs | Used as filling for burger rolls or sandwiches |
| Luncheon Meat | Canned product from pork + cereal component | Canned; semi-processed |
| Sausages | Ground meat stuffed in natural or synthetic casings | Cylindrical shape; casing used |
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Meat balls → round/spherical shape; not specifically from emulsion.
- Meat nuggets → small cuboidal pieces derived from meat loaves, not the base product itself.
- Meat patties → flat disc shape for burgers/sandwiches; not specifically described as from emulsion.
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