During Rigor, a Chemical Change in Color May Take Place

question 69

Multiple Choice

During rigor, a chemical change in color may take place resulting in dark cutting meat. The change is related to:

• A) Amount of glycogen in the muscle at slaughter
• B) High lactic acid production
• C) Rapid drop in pH
• D) Temperature at which the meat is held
• E) A and D

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