Fat and Cholesterol Content of Breast and Thigh Meat of Local Fowls

Abstract

The research was carried out to evaluate the influence of breed on fat and cholesterol content of breast and thigh meat of local fowls. Tree breeds of local fowl consist of six male kampong chickens, Tegal ducks and muscovy ducks were applied. An experimental method was used in this research. Nested design was used. The breeds of local fowl were as treatment, the part of carcass was as sub treatment and sample was as replication. The result of the experiment showed that the part of carcass (breast and thigh) influenced meat fat and cholesterol content. Breast meat had higher fat and cholesterol content than thigh meat. Meat fat content had positive correlation with meat cholesterol. (Animal Production 5(2): 79-82 (2003) Key Words: Kampung Chicken, Duck, Muscovy, Breast, Thigh, Meat Fat and Meat Cholesterol