•Meat is the muscle of animals It is composed of muscle fibers, connective tissue and fatty tissue

•Beef – 15-30 months of age

•Veal 3 weeks to 3 months

•Lamb <14 months

•Mutton >14 months

•Pork 7-15 months of age

Meat Composition

Structure

Water

Muscle

Connective Tissue

Adipose -Fatty- Tissue

Bone

Proportions of Each Varies According to Animal & Anatomy

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