Poultry and Game part 1

Poultry

Domesticated birds raised for meat and eggs

Game

Wild or farm raised birds and animals hunted for food

1. Chicken

2. Quail

3. Duck

4. Goose

5. Turkey

5 types of poultry

Chicken

Most common poultry bird raised for meat and eggs

Common slaughter/market age of chickens in a broiler

5-7 weeks

Common slaughter/market age of chickens in a roaster

8-12 weeks

Common slaughter/market age of ducks

7-8 week

Common slaughter/market age of turkeys

16-24 weeks

Common slaughter/market age of pigeons

4-6 weeks

Common slaughter/market age of guinea fowls

12-16 weeks

Common slaughter/market age of Partridges

14-18 weeks

Common slaughter/market age of pheasants

16-20 weeks

Common slaughter/market age of Grouse

Fully grown

Quail

A small domesticated bird raised for its meat and eggs

Duck

A waterfowl raised for its flavorful meat, eggs and feathers

Goose

A large waterfowl valued for its rich meat and feathers

Turkey

Large domesticated bird served during special occasions

1. Pigeon

2. Guinea Fowl

3. Partridge

4. Pheasant

5. Grouse

5 Types of game

Squabs

Young pigeons are called..

Pigeon

A young pigeon raised or hunted for its tender meat

Guinea fowl

A domesticated bird often classified as a game bird because of its flavor

Partridge

Small game bird with tender and flavorful meat

Pheasant

A colorful game bird known for its lean meat

Grouse

Wild forest bird valued for its lean meat

slaughter or market age

represents the typical age at which birds are processed for meat and may vary depending on breed, production system, and demand

1. Protein

2. Iron

3. Zinc

4. Vitamin B Complex

5. Phosphorus

6. Selenium

Nutritional value of poultry and game

Protein

Builds and repairs body tissues

Protein

Supports muscle growth

Iron

Helps produce healthy red blood cells

Iron

Prevents iron-deficiency anemia

Zinc

Strengthens the immune system

Zinc

Promotes wound healing

Vitamin B complex

Helps convert food into energy

Vitamin B complex

Supports brain and nervous system function

Phosphorus

Strengthens bones and teeth

Phosphorus

Helps produce energy

Selenium

Acts as an antioxidants

Selenium

Supports thyroid function and immunity

B6, B12, and Niacin

3 types of vitamin b complex

Antioxidants

protects our cells from free radicals

Thyroid

decides how fast we consume energy

1. White meat

2. Dark meat

3. Poultry giblets

Components of poultry

White meat

Meat from the less-active muscles of the bird

..the breast and wings

White meat is found in..

..the thighs and drumsticks

Dark meat is found in..

Dark meat

Meat from the more-active muscles of the bird

..the liver, heart, gizzard, and neck

Poultry giblets are found in..

Poultry giblets

Edible internal organs of poultry

Lower in fat

Benefit of white meat

higher in fat

Benefit of dark meat

Low-moderate depending on the organ

Benefit of poultry giblets

Muscles that are used more need more oxygen. Myoglobin brings the needed oxygen, but also makes the meat darker.

Why is dark meat dark?

1. Live poultry

2. Dressed poultry

3. Whole poultry

4. Cut-up poultry / poultry parts

5. Frozen poultry

6. Chilled poultry

7. Processed poultry products

7 Market forms of poultry

Affects price, prep time, cooking method, and yield

Market forms of poultry

Live poultry

Sold alive and found in wet markets and poultry farms

Dressed poultry

Slaughtered, bled, plucked, and organs are removed

Entire bird is sold with the head, feet, and giblets removes

Whole poultry

Cut into individual serving pieces making preparation faster and more convenient

Cut-up poultry / poultry parts

Preserved by freezing below 0C

Frozen poultry

Kept refrigerated at low temperatures but not frozen

Chilled poultry

Processed poultry products

Meat has been cured, seasoned, smokes, ground, or otherwise processed

Sold ready for cooking

Dressed poultry

Suitable for roasting, baking, or boiling

Whole poultry

Frozen poultry

Has a longer shelf life and should be thawed before cooking

Eviscerated

internal organs are removed