This set of Poultry Products Processing Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Poultry Meat Grading – Set 2”.
1. What are the grades of poultry under USDA?
a) Grade A, Grade B, Grade C
b) Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
c) Grade I, Grade II, Grade III
d) Grade Outstanding, Grade good, Grade better
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Explanation: There are three grades of birds under USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). They are Grade A, Grade B, Grade C. Most of the poultry in the stores are Grade A. Grades B and C are usually used in processing into chopped or ground poultry products.
2. What is the USDA grade shield?
a) Indicates the product’s quality level
b) Indicates the product’s appearance
c) Indicates the product’s quantity
d) Indicates the product’s grading system
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Explanation: The official USDA grade shield specifies the product’s quality level. It is a voluntary service for poultry producers. It is an independent third party where the it assures the poultry follows the U.S. grade standards.
3. How is poultry graded by the USDA?
a) Wholesomeness, fat marbling and quality
b) Wholesomeness and fat marbling
c) Fat marbling and quality
d) Wholesomeness and quality
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Explanation: Poultry is graded on two factors by the USDA. They are wholesomeness and quality. The wholesomeness of the poultry is a mandatory evaluation for all meat. The quality is not a mandatory evaluation but essential.
4. Grading is voluntary evaluation done by the meat processors.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: Grading is done to ensure the quality before it reaches the consumers. It eliminates unwholesome poultry entering into market. Grading is voluntary and is done by the meat packer and producers.
5. USDA grade C is usually used for processing into other chicken foods.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: The poultry is classified into USDA grade A which are sold in stores. USDA grade B is seen in small retail markets. USDA grade C is usually used for processing into other chicken foods. The other meat is categorized into non-gradable meat.
6. Which grade of poultry under USDA can have ¼ inch exposed flesh on breast?
a) Grade A
b) Grade B
c) Grade C
d) Grade D
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Explanation: The grade A of poultry under USDA can have ¼ inch exposed flesh on breast and 1 inch on legs. It should be free from the deformities. The fat should be distributed evenly on the surface of the meat.
7. Which grade of poultry under USDA cannot have more than 1/3rd part of exposed flesh?
a) Grade A
b) Grade B
c) Grade C
d) Grade D
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Explanation: The grade B of poultry under USDA cannot have more than 1/3rd part of exposed flesh. It should be moderately curved with deformities. The fat should be moderately distributed on the surface of the meat.
8. Which grade of poultry under USDA does not have any limit on exposed flesh?
a) Grade A
b) Grade B
c) Grade C
d) Grade D
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Explanation: The grade C of poultry under USDA does not have any limit on exposed flesh. The meat normally has deformities. The fat is poorly distributed on the surface of the meat. It also have slight discoloration.
9. Which grade of poultry under USDA can have wings removed beyond 2nd joint?
a) Grade A
b) Grade B
c) Grade C
d) Grade D
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Explanation: The grade B of poultry under USDA can have wings removed beyond 2nd joint. The grade B can also have back cut open between base of the tail and hip joints. It should not have discoloration on the muscle of the meat.
10. Which grade of poultry under USDA can have an entire wing removed?
a) Grade A
b) Grade B
c) Grade C
d) Grade D
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Explanation: The grade C of poultry under USDA can have an entire wing removed. The meat normally has slight deformities. The fat is generally distributed uneven in the meat. It also has slight discoloration and bruises on it.
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