Flashcards
Meatballs production
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- 1List 6 main ingredients needed to make meatballs1. raw meat
2. starch
3. salt
4. sugar
5. MSG ( flavor enhancer )
6. STPP ( preservative )
- 2What is MSG and why is it used?- Monosodium glutamate
- act as flavor enhancers
- increase water-binding & fat-emulsifying capacities of myofibrillar proteins
- resulting in an improved taste of product.
- 3What is STPP and why is it used?- Sodium triphosphate, act as preservatives
- increase water holding capacity of proteins when cooking in an increased temperature and time
- resulting in an improved textural properties.
- 4Name the 5 main component machines involved in meatball production.
- 5State the overall process of meatball production lineFrozen raw meat> slicing> grinding> chopping> beating (mix with seasoning)> form meatballs> boiling> draining> cooking (par- frying)> cooling> packaging
- 6What is the temperature for storing raw meat and why?-4°C ~ -18°C
- to prevent growth of bacteria and disease causing pathogen that may grow in warmer temperature - 7What is the advantage of Frozen Meat Crusher. (a.k.a Hydraulic frozen meat planer)It has a high efficiency to slice thick boneless frozen meat in a very short time. It helps the prevent the meat grinder from overload which may affect the service life of the machine.
- 8State 3 advantages of the Frozen Meat Grinder.- No need to defrost/ thaw the meat so saves a lot of time
- Can give different size of meat particles by only changing the mold hole
- Temperature is not very high, so does not effect the quality and nutrient of meat
- 9What are 3 advantages of the Bowl Cutter? (a.k.a Chopping machine)- Consist of a protective device installed above the machine to ensure the safety of operator
- Has a high rotation speed which can reduce grinding process
- Temperature is not very high, so does not effect the quality and nutrient of meat
- 10Why is meat beating the most suitable time to mix seasonings during processing?During the meat beating process.
the machine makes the meat particles into a more delicate meat paste so the seasonings can be easily spread and absorbed into the meat, making the taste more delicate.
- 11What is the temperature for blanching the meatballs?60°C - 70°C
- 12What is the appropriate temperature for cooking (par-frying) the meatballs?76°C - 95°C
- 13Why does the meatballs needs to be cooled in normal temperature water after cooking before in can be packaged and enter the freezer?It needs to be cooled first before entering the freezer so it does not affect the taste of meatball
- 14How many meatballs can be made by 1 pound meat?30 to 35 meatballs
- 15How many are the main components of food ? What are they called ?The main component of food are carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals. They are called as nutrients.
- 16What is the most reactive of the food components ? And Why?Protein.
Reason: they can combine with sugars, fats, polyphenols, vitamin B6 and with various chemical additives. - 17How much percent of salt is added to influence on the quality of the meatball?salt is added in amounts of 1.5 to 2.0% to extract salt-soluble proteins, thus increasing the binding, yield and juiciness of the meatball.
- 18Is the STPP safe ?The United States Food and Drug Administration lists STPP as "generally recognized as safe.
- 19What is function of salt added to the processing of meatballs?Salt is added to extract salt-soluble proteins, thus increasing the binding, yield and juiciness of the meatballs.
- 20Explain generally mechanism of action salt added into the processing of meatball ?1. Salt mixed with meat causes the Cl- ion to increase negative charge of proteins.
2. Absorption of ions cause a weakening of interaction between ions thus increases water holding capacity.
3. The meat will have higher cooking yield, and greater tenderness and juiciness. - 21What's considered processed foods?Processed food includes food that has been cooked, canned, frozen, packaged or changed in nutritional composition with fortifying, preserving or preparing in different ways.
- 22Are processed meatball good for health ?processed meatball is generally considered unhealthy because its low in essential nutrients and destroys the real food components and nutritional composition in meat.
- 23Why do meatballs stay pink?Pink beef usually means under cooked meat. Pink ground meat can lead to food poisoning. If you regularly find your meatballs stay pink inside when cooked in sauce, try cooking the meatballs before adding to the sauce.
- 24If use the dirty machine to cook, what happen to the person eating?The person will get food poisoning, because illness induced by eating food or drinks contaminated with harmful bacteria or eating food contaminated with chemicals called toxins.
- 255 mistakes to avoid when making meatballs.1. Not seasoning the meat.
2. Not adding any moisture to the meat.
3. Over- mixing the meat.
4. Not shaping the meatballs correctly.
5. Not forming evenly-sized meatballs. - 26Give 5 reason that leads to the failure of meatball production.1. No conveyor belt (low production capacity)
2. Not grind properly
3. Temperature inappropriate
4. Dirty machines
5. Inappropriate material - 27Give 5 reason that leads to the success of food production.1. High production capacity
2. Grind properly
3. Adjustable temperature (The right temperature)
3. Regular cleaning of machines
4. Appropriate material (Stainless steel) - 28—