Deck 6: Proteins in the Cold Kitchen

Question 1

Explain why fresh cheese cannot be aged.

Answer 1

It has a high moisture content and deteriorates quickly.It will spoil before if one tries to age it.

Question 2

List the products that come from the belly primal cut of a hog.

Answer 2

Bacon, salt pork and pancetta are products that come from the pork belly.

Question 3

Explain the difference between butter and light butter.

Answer 3

Butter has fillers.Light butter is 50 percent butter with added water, emulsifying agents, flavoring agents and coloring.

Question 4

Describe kefir.