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Turkey Color Meat


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Turkey Color Meat. Learn the science behind white and dark turkey meat this thanksgiving, from muscle types to flavor differences that divide holiday. When we refer to white meat and dark meat, we are typically talking about the different parts of the turkey.

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But why do these different types of meat exist, and what underlies these differences? The color of the meat depends on the type of muscle and the amount. What causes the difference in color between light and dark turkey meat?

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The color of the meat depends on the type of muscle and the amount. Dark meat devotees complain that light meat is dry and lacks flavor. Light meat lovers claim dark meat is greasy; Turkey meat can be white, dark, or a combination of the two.

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