Vol. 12, Issue 3 (2023)

Author(s):
Gangadhar Kapase, Shrikant Kulkarni, MKiran, Srinivas Reddy Bellur, Yogesh and Sarita Patil

Abstract:
The current study was carried to determine various physico-chemical and biochemical characteristics of Thigh (Iliotibialis) and Breast (Pectoralis) muscles of chicken. The pH was significantly (p<0.05) higher in thigh muscle than breast muscle. R-value is indirect measure of ATP depletion indicates completion of rigor mortis. R-value, Myofibrillar Fragment Index (MFI) value and Muscle Fiber Diameter (MFD) value showed no significant (p<0.05) difference between muscles of thigh and breast. Sarcoplasmic protein extractability was higher in thigh muscle whereas myofibrillar and total protein extractability were higher in breast muscle. TBARS and Myoglobin was significantly more in thigh muscles while % metmyoglobin was higher in breast muscle.