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Subelement P9

PROFESSIONAL HAM CRAFT

Section P9B

Professional tasting and judging

What sensory evaluation technique do professional ham judges use first?

  • Taste testing
  • Correct Answer
    Visual inspection
  • Texture assessment
  • Aroma evaluation
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What visual characteristic indicates properly cured ham in a professional judging context?

  • Correct Answer
    Uniform deep pink to red color with clear white fat
  • Brownish exterior with yellow fat
  • Dark purple meat with translucent fat
  • Bright red center fading to white edges
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In professional ham tasting, what term describes the desirable flavor that develops during long aging?

  • Tanginess
  • Astringency
  • Correct Answer
    Umami complexity
  • Alkalinity
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Which of the following is NOT part of standard sensory evaluation protocol for ham judging?

  • Standardized scoring sheets
  • Palate cleansing between samples
  • Evaluation under controlled lighting
  • Correct Answer
    Testing while samples are cold (below 45°F/7°C)
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What is the proper technique for evaluating ham aroma in professional judging?

  • Taking one long, deep inhalation
  • Correct Answer
    Taking several short sniffs
  • Smelling only the exterior
  • Smelling only after tasting
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What textural characteristic is most prized in premium dry-cured ham evaluation?

  • Correct Answer
    Smooth, firm texture that's not rubbery or fibrous
  • Very soft, spreadable consistency
  • Chewy resistance throughout
  • Granular, crumbly texture
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In professional ham judging, what flavor note is considered a defect?

  • Nutty
  • Slightly sweet
  • Correct Answer
    Rancid or overly bitter
  • Mild saltiness
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What term describes the practice of assessing ham quality by inserting a thin bone probe and then smelling it?

  • Probe testing
  • Scent drilling
  • Marbling assessment
  • Correct Answer
    Using a ham trier
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