Abstract
L. dorsi, Semitendinosus and
Triceps brachii muscles from the camel had similar moisture, protein and fat content, but significantly (P < 0·05) different ash content. These muscles had also similar sarcoplasmic and myofibrillar protein concentrations.
L. dorsi muscle had the highest content of collagen but a higher solubility of hydroxyproline than
Semitendinosus and
Triceps brachii muscles.
It also had a brighter red colour. Water-holding capacity was not significantly different between the three muscles studied. Shear force and connective tissue strength were lowest in
L. dorsi, intermediate in
Semitendinosus and highest in
Triceps brachii.