we at the house started to ask what makes turkymeat white or dark?some say it,s due to the type of muclestructer, others say its due to the flow of blood through outer inpendeges. well ide like to know please,thank you.
2006-12-08 03:22:03 · 4 answers · asked by gkmaloney 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Did you ever wonder why the breast and wings of chickens and turkeys have white meat while the legs and thighs are dark? The explanation is a physiological one involving the function of muscles, which gives some insight into humans as well as animals. The dark coloration is not due to the amount of blood in muscles but rather to a specific muscle type and it's ability to store oxygen.
You're right - its the type of muscle.
2006-12-08 05:41:56 · answer #1 · answered by terryoulboub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For birds that fly long distances, like ducks, the muscles need a very good blood supply. The blood supply gives the meat the dark coloration.
The turkey doesnt fly much at all. Therefore his breast muscles dont need the blood, and are whiter. His leg muscles need more blood, and the legs tend to be dark meat.
At least that is the explanation....Beef is essentially all dark red meat, as is whale...I can see the whale needing blood to the muscles, but cows dont really do much physically.
2006-12-08 11:34:24 · answer #2 · answered by hls 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's the type of muscle as well as the fat content.
2006-12-08 11:30:25 · answer #3 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you trying to ruin turkey for me?
2006-12-08 11:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by ♥michele♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋