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Animal Refresher, Meat Science
Meat with Very Firm Consistency
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Question (English)
Very firm consistency of meat is related to:
- Chevon ✓ Correct
- Mutton
- Beef
- Pork
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Chevon (Goat Meat)
Chevon (goat meat) has the very firm consistency among all common meats — the firmest of all.
Reason for Very Firm Consistency of Chevon
- Goats are highly active animals with very lean muscles (minimal fat).
- Very low intramuscular fat → muscle fibres are tightly packed → firm texture.
- High collagen content relative to fat → contributes to firmness.
Complete Consistency Chart
| Meat | Consistency |
|---|---|
| Chevon (Goat) | Very firm |
| Mutton (Sheep) | Firm and dense |
| Beef (Cattle) | Fairly firm |
| Veal (Calf) | — |
| Pork (Pig) | Very soft |
Mnemonic
From firmest to softest: Chevon → Mutton → Beef → Pork (Can Make Better Pork? — firmest to softest).
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