Premature browning susceptible packaging - AnswersHigh-oxygen packaging (oxymyoglobin and
metmyoglobin are heat-sensitive)
Most resistant packaging to browning - AnswersVacuum packaging
Method to limit meat discoloration - AnswersLimiting oxygen exposure
Another way to limit meat discoloration - AnswersLowering temperature or minimizing UV light
Oxidation - AnswersLoss of an electron; oxymyoglobin converts to brown metmyoglobin
Bloom - AnswersAddition of oxygen; deoxymyoglobin converts to oxymyoglobin
Industry that uses the term overrun - AnswersDairy / ice cream industry
Foam - AnswersMixture of gas (air) and water
Emulsion - AnswersStable mixture of oil and water
Emulsifier - AnswersSubstance that stabilizes an emulsion
Why emulsifiers work - AnswersThey have hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties
Example of an emulsifier - AnswersEgg yolk proteins
Protein denaturation methods - AnswersHeat, acid, alcohol
Maillard reaction components - AnswersSugar, heat, and amino acids/proteins
Whey protein significance - AnswersHigh in BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids)
Food allergy cause - AnswersProteins triggering an immune response
Food intolerance cause - AnswersNot immune-related
Alpha-gal meat allergy cause - AnswersTick bite
Newest major food allergen - AnswersSesame
FALCPA - AnswersRequires labeling of common food allergens
Allergen detection method - AnswersELISA test
Oxymyoglobin to metmyoglobin - AnswersOxidation
Deoxymyoglobin to oxymyoglobin - AnswersBloom
Premature browning definition - AnswersCooked meat turns brown before reaching safe temperature
Recommended carbon monoxide level in meat packaging - Answers0.4%
Gluten composition - AnswersGliadin and glutenin
Gluten development - AnswersCross-linking of gliadin and glutenin
Imperfect gluten window effect - AnswersLess oven spring
Fermentation products - AnswersAlcohol, acid, carbon dioxide
Leavening agents - AnswersYeast and baking soda
Biological value of protein - AnswersAmount absorbed and used for growth and development
Overrun used in meat industry - AnswersFalse