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POULTRY. NUTRITION. Protein Phosphorus, iron, thiamin Riboflavin Niacin Older birds more fat than younger Dark meat higher in fat Poultry less calories than red meat. BUYING. Wing tags- seal indicates bird is healthy, processed under sanitary conditions
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NUTRITION • Protein • Phosphorus, iron, thiamin • Riboflavin • Niacin • Older birds more fat than younger • Dark meat higher in fat • Poultry less calories than red meat
BUYING • Wing tags- seal indicates bird is healthy, processed under sanitary conditions • GRADING: GRADE A (full fleshed and meaty with well-distributed fat; few blemishes and pinfeathers) • GRADE B: used in processed products ex: canned goods
BUYING POULTRY • You need about 1/2 lb meat serving/person (more bone in proportion to muscle than red meat) • Ducks and geese all dark meat • Watch for freezer burn!
STORING • Poultry very perishable (especially parts) • Rewrap before storage • Freezer: 6-8 months • Once thawed do not refreeze!!! • Remove stuffing from cooked bird and store separately • Leftovers use winthin 2-3 days