What makes turkey meat different colors?
November 20, 2006
Muscles that are used for sustained activity, like flying, or walking, contain high levels of myoglobin. This makes the muscle appear darker in color. Myoglobin is a chemical that transports oxygen. Muscles that are used for short periods of time do not need as much myoglobin, therefore, are lighter in color.
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