Effect of mitochondrial inhibitor on fresh meat color

Abstract

Oxygen consumption is a muscle property that influences beef color. A greater amount of oxygen consumption results in less bloom and darker meat color while lower oxygen consumption produces a more desirable, bright, cherry red color. In postmortem muscles, mitochondria are greatly involved with the process of oxygen consumption. This research investigates the addition of Rotenone as a mitochondrial inhibitor to analyze the inhibition of ATP Synthesis in the mitochondria.Lew Wentz FoundationAnimal and Food Science

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