Abstract
This study will be comprised of two stages. In the first stage, the characterization of the chemical composition and lipid oxidation of the Biceps femoris and Longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscles of 90-day-old male and female Botucatu rabbits will be carried out during the first 24 hours post-mortem as a function of cooling time. 160 carcasses will be used, which will remain in the co…