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Carcass meat
Poultry
Offal
Game
Meat is an excellent source of high biological value protein. This makes it an important food for growth and repair.
Meat is generally considered to be a high-fat food. It contains saturated fat, which can lead to Coronary Heart Disease if over consumed. However, some meats (lean meats) will be lower in saturated fats. e.g chicken.
Meat does not contain carbohydrates therefore it should be served with food that has a high amount of carbohydrates e.g... (More)
Starters or appetisers are the first courses of a meal.​They help to stimulate the appetite.​
Dips may be used as the starter to a meal. ​Hot dips are usually based on white sauce.​Cold dips are often based on​, yoghurt, cream cheese or mayonnaise.​
Garnishes are small amounts of food used for decoration.​ e.g. mint... (More)
The risk of food poisoning can be greatly reduced by following hygiene rules when​
Shelf life refers to the length of time for which food stays wholesome and safe... (More)
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