Back bone is derived from a Carcase or Side and consists of the bodies of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae after the cutting and boning process. The remaining cervical vertebrae (after neck removal) and the spinous processes can also be included. Residual meats can be retained as part of the specification.
Points Requiring Specification:
- Portions of the skeletal required and preparation.
- Amount of residual meats retained.
ITEM NO.
7490
Backstrap membrane is the silver skin removed from the Backstrap (on any length), which has been removed either mechanically or manually. Residual meat can be retained as part of the specification.
Point Requiring Specification:
- Amount of residual meat retained.
ITEM NO.
7480
A Brain is removed from the skull and the dura mater (outer skin) but is left in the membrane and consists of the cerebrum (two large cerebral hemispheres) the cerebellum and small portion of the spinal cord.
Points Requiring Specification:
- Degree of detachment of cerebral hemisphere or cerebellum permitted.
- Skin removed.
ITEM NO.
7070
Head consist of the skull (horns removed) and lower jaw with muscles attached.
Points Requiring Specification:
- Eyes removed.
- Tongue removed.
ITEM NO.
7150
Head Meat is meat removed from the skull or lower jaw and excludes cheek papillae.
ITEM NO.
7110
Heart is removed from the pericardium and the arteries and veins trimmed from the base of the Heart.
Points Requiring Specification:
- Auricles removed.
- Specify alternative preparation.
ITEM NO.
7050
Kidney is prepared by the removal of blood vessels and ureter at their point of entry. The Kidney capsule is removed and the fat in the renal hilus is partially removed.
Point Requiring Specification:
- Skin removed.
ITEM NO.
7040
Liver is prepared with the hepatic lymph nodes incised and attached. Fat, blood vessels and connective tissue attached to the Liver are removed.
ITEM NO.
7030
Lungs are prepared by removal of the trachea and separating left and right lung.
ITEM NO.
7100
Neck vertebrae are prepared from a full Neck by the removal of the ligamentum nuchae, and partial boning to remove all external fat and the major muscle portions along the lateral surfaces. The neck vertebrae will retain portions of meat as detailed between buyer and seller.
Points Requiring Specification:
- Number of vertebrae required.
- Meat content retained.
- Vertebrae split.
- Preparation as individual vertebrae.
ITEM NO.
7491
Pluck consists of the liver, heart, lungs, trachea and portion of the diaphragm together as one item.
ITEM NO.
7140
Tendons consist of the superficial and deep flexor tendons and surrounding fibrous tissue of the Fore and Hind feet. Tendons can be prepared and described as a specific portion of the skeletal structure e.g. Achilles Tendon, Flexor Tendons.
Point Requiring Specification:
- Attached small muscle portions are retained or removed.
ITEM NO.
7091
Thymus Gland (sweetbread or throatbread) is derived from young animals and is pale and lobulated. The glands are situated in the neck region, on either side of the trachea. The Thymus Gland is trimmed of surrounding fat and connective tissue.
ITEM NO.
7060
Tongue – Long Cut is prepared with the roots attached. The fat attached to the lateral and ventral surface of the tongue is trimmed as specified between buyer and seller.
ITEM NO.
7000
Tongue – Short Cut is prepare from a Tongue – Long Cut (item 7000) by the removal of the larynx (tip of the epiglottis to remain attached) and the tongue root is removed directly below the hyoid bones.
Point Requiring Specification:
- Salivary glands removed.
ITEM NO.
7010
Derived from a Tongue Long Cut (item 7000) and is the soft tissue surrounding the throat organs.
Point Requiring Specification:
- Tongue root fillets removed.
ITEM NO.
7025
Tripe Scalded is prepared from Raw Tripe and consists of the paunch (rumen) and the Honeycomb (reticulum). The Tripe is rinsed clean of any paunch content leaving the brown/black mucous membrane intact. The external surface is trimmed of fat deposits and the mucous membrane is removed by scalding with hot water.
Points Requiring Specification:
- Reticulum removed.
- Reticulum portion only retained
- Cutting lines to be specified.
TRIPE (UN-SCALDED) 7081 consists of raw tripe not scalded.
ITEM NO.
7080