Figures (5)  Tables (1)
    • Figure 1. 

      Structural changes of myoglobin.

    • Figure 2. 

      Reaction mechanism of lactate dehydrogenase and NADH-dependent Mb reductase on meat color change.

    • Figure 3. 

      Effect of transverse and longitudinal microstructure difference of muscle fibers on achromaticity.

    • Figure 4. 

      Potential oxidative interaction between lipids and myoglobin.

    • Figure 5. 

      Structural change pathway of myoglobin in cured meat.

    • FactorInfluenceRefs
      SpeciesMountain animals and marine mammals have high myoglobin content[16]
      AgeWith the increase of age, the content of myoglobin increased and the meat color became darker[17]
      MotionHighly athletic areas with high oxygen consumption, high myoglobin content and dark meat color[18,19]
      Feeding methodAntioxidants such as polyphenols are added to the feed to help increase the redness value[20]
      Pre-slaughter stressRedness (a*) values were lower and yellowness (b*) values were elevated in pork with pre-slaughter stress than in the control group[21]
      SexualityThe pH value of female lambs at 4 h after death was significantly lower than that of male lambs, with higher tenderness and more stable color[21]

      Table 1. 

      Effect of raw meat quality on myoglobin.