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  • Created on: 19-09-15 09:29
what are the component protein to form a musle
actin and myosin
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Outline what happens when meat contracts
when muscles contract, the filaments are drawn towards the 'Z' line with the actin filaments slid
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explain how muscle converts to meat
the muscles contracts in rigor mortis,glycogen is converted to lactic acid and the pH falls.Enzymes break down large molecules leading to softening
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Give the ideal commercial storage conditions for storing fresh meat
Meat must be chilled at 5C/refridgeration temp., lower temp approaching freezing will extend shelf-life
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name 5 nutrients meat contributes to the diet
protein, fat, iron,zinc,vitamin A
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explain how muscle converts to meat

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