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Red Seal Cook

Category - Meat and Poultry

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The term “needling” refers to what?
  1. The process in which solid muscle meat is vacuum packed or otherwise tightly immersed with ice and seasoned liquid in order to promote absorption into the meat.
  2. A process in which a solution is injected into the muscle to enhance moisture and flavour
  3. A process in which thin slices of fat are inserted into low fat meats to add moisture
  4. A process of piercing muscle tissue with needles to tenderize tougher cuts of meat
Explanation
Answer: B - Needling is a process wherein a solution is injected into the muscle. This process promotes moisture and enhances flavour. Products are referred to as “marinated” or “enhanced” and moisture retention must be declared at point of sale.
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