Connective Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
What is the connective tissue in meat mainly made of and what is its pattern?
A
Collagen- Criss cross pattern ( elastin)
2
Q
Please describe the basic unit and structure of collagen
A
Tropocollagen triple helix
3
Q
Give an example of a meat cut with high and low collagen content
A
High- Shoulder
Low- Hind Leg
4
Q
Which machine is used to measure the tenderness of meat and how does it work?
A
Instron Universal Testing machine -Warner-Bratzler -
5
Q
The higher the shear force in newton, the ___the tenderness?
A
Lower
6
Q
Where is collagen assembled?
A
7
Q
How is gelatin formed?
A
8
Q
Why the meat becomes tougher as the animal gets older?
A
