Organ meats
Organ Meats
Organ meats, also known as offal (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Organ meats
- Wikipedia's article - Organ meats
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski), are the internal organs of animals that are consumed by humans. They are a staple of traditional cooking in many cultures and are highly nutritious.
Etymology
The term "offal" is of English origin and comes from the phrase "off fall", referring to any part of an animal that falls away when it is butchered, such as the tail, feet, and testicles. The term "organ meats" is a direct reference to the organs of the animal being consumed.
Types of Organ Meats
There are many types of organ meats, each with its own unique nutritional profile and culinary uses. Some of the most commonly consumed organ meats include:
- Liver - The liver is a large organ that filters toxins from the blood. It is high in vitamin A, iron, and protein.
- Heart - The heart is a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body. It is a good source of protein, thiamin, and selenium.
- Kidneys - Kidneys filter waste from the blood and are high in protein, vitamin B12, and iron.
- Brain - The brain is high in fat and cholesterol, but also contains beneficial nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12.
- Tongue - The tongue is a muscle that is often slow-cooked to make it tender. It is high in fat, protein, and zinc.
Health Benefits
Organ meats are some of the most nutrient-dense foods available. They are particularly high in B vitamins, iron, and protein. However, they also tend to be high in cholesterol and should be consumed in moderation.
Culinary Uses
Organ meats are used in a variety of dishes around the world, from liver pâté in France to tripe soup in Korea. They can be grilled, stewed, fried, or even eaten raw in some cultures.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Organ meats
- Wikipedia's article - Organ meats
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski