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of many of these flavor constituents. These is an important contributor to species flavor
lipids are composed of fatty acids that may (Mottram et al. 1982). It occurs in much
be saturated, unsaturated and/or methyl- smaller amounts in species other than beef.
branched (Fig. 2.2). They may be derived Other species-specific flavor compounds
directly from the diet, produced as the result include 2-methyl-3-[methyl]-furan and
Table 2.1. Flavors and aromas associated with volatile compounds in meat
Compound Flavors and Aromas
Pentanal Pungent
Hexanal Green, grassy, fatty
Heptanal Green, fatty, oily