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How does the age of an animal affect the tenderness of the meat?
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∙ 13y ago
It is the activity that toughens the muscles (the part we eat). The older an animal is, the more activity it has done during its lifetime. So, the older it is the tougher it is. The younger the animal the more tender it is.
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∙ 13y ago
Ayandah Mayengo
Activity of the animal prior to death
- very active animals just before slaughter have depleted levels of glycogen which would be required to produce lactic acids which is required for tendering meat after slaughter during handing
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∙ 14y agoThe connective tissue of the muscle breaks down making the meat tender.
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∙ 10y agoage-this causes the connective tissues to become hard thus making the meat more tender.
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How does the age of the animal affect the tenderness of meat?
It is the activity that toughens the muscles (the part we eat). The older an animal is, the more activity it has done during its lifetime. So, the older it is the tougher it is. The younger the animal the more tender it is.
What animal gives us Chevon?
The type of animal that Chevon meat comes from is that of a goat. Its also the same type of meat that can be referred to as mutton. This is referrred as chevon meat because of the age of the goat.
What age should you slaughter a pot belly pig for eating?
9 months of age is the ideal age for slaughtering, as this will allow the meat to remain tender and lean. The older that the animal gets the tougher that the meat will become, at 9 months of age the meat will have the ideal marbling ratio (meat to fat conversions). At this time you would receive approximately 30 lbs of meat.
What are facts about vegeterians?
if your a vegetarian you live longer and can talk to animal if your a meat eater you die at the age 5o
Other than mutton or lamb what are meat of goat or sheep called?
Meat from sheep is known as lamb or mutton. Meat from goats is known as capretto or chevon depending on the age of the animal when it is slaughtered.
What do you called the meat of a sheep?
Lamb
What has the author Joyce D'Silva written?
Joyce D'Silva has written: 'The meat crisis' -- subject(s): Sustainable agriculture, Livestock, Animal culture, Environmental aspects, Meat industry and trade, Animal industry 'Healthy eating for the new age' 'The meat crisis' -- subject(s): Sustainable agriculture, Livestock, Animal culture, Environmental aspects, Meat industry and trade, Animal industry 'The welfare of dairy cows' -- subject(s): Dairy cattle, Animal welfare
How long for a meat animal to grow until butchered?
This depends on what type of meat animal you are referring to. For instance, a beef steer is ready to be butchered between 18 and 24 months of age. A broiler is ready to be slaughtered at around 3 weeks of age, and a market hog at around 2 to 3 months.
What is the name of the meat of a cow?
Generally speaking, the meat from a bovine that is older than a year of age is referred to as beef.Meat from a bovine that is less than a year of age is called baby beef.Meat from a calf that is less than 3 months of age is called veal.
Can you eat meat on the age of 13?
Yes, you can eat meat at any age of your life.
How do changed in the Neolithic age still affect people today?
in the neolithic age they disscovered fire, so if they didn't dicover it we would be eating raw meat [uncooked meat] because the learned to se the fire by cooking their food which led to healthier diets and longer lasting food.
At what age do you kill a turkey for meat?
It is not the age of a turkey that decides when you will kill it for meat. It is the size, once the turkey is full size, or at the size you want it to be, you can kill it for meat.
