Junior 4-H Rabbit Knowledge Practice Exam

Is rabbit meat considered white, dark, or both?

1. White meat

2. Dark meat

3. Both

4. Neither

The correct answer is: White meat

White meat generally refers to meat that is lean and contains less myoglobin, a protein that gives meat its color. Rabbit meat falls under this category as it is low in fat and usually lighter in color compared to other meats. It is not considered dark meat, which tends to be higher in fat and darker in color due to more myoglobin. Rabbit meat is also not considered both as it is predominantly classified as white meat. Additionally, it is not neither as it does contain some myoglobin and therefore has some color.