They are light in color because of their low capacity to use oxygen during exercise; there is simply no need for a high abundance of the iron-rich oxygen shuttle, myoglobin.

Light versus dark – the color of the turkey meat is due to the job of the muscle by: Joshua Selsby Professor of Animal Science, Iowa State University, The Conversation, Nexstar Media Wire ...

Consider first the dark meat, which is found largely in the legs. This type of meat comes from muscles that get lots of use as turkeys spend their time walking around being turkeys.

Consider first the dark meat, which is found largely in the legs. This type of meat comes from muscles that get lots of use as turkeys spend their time walking around being turkeys.

At Thanksgiving dinner, lucky families will avoid impassioned discussions about religion and politics. But another argument is almost inevitable: white meat versus dark meat.

White turkey birds on a field of grass. At Thanksgiving dinner, lucky families will avoid impassioned discussions about religion and politics. But another argument is almost inevitable: white meat ...

Because of the large amount of myoglobin, these muscles appear dark. What Makes White Meat Light? What about that drier, white meat? Again, it’s useful to first consider its function.

Light versus dark—the color of the turkey meat is due to the job of the muscle At Thanksgiving dinner, lucky families will avoid impassioned discussions about religion and politics.

Food & Drink Light versus dark—the color of the turkey meat is due to the job of the muscle By Joshua Selsby for The Conversation Stacker Updated November 8, 2024 11:46 AM ...