2. Strategies to influence intramuscular fat deposition
Whereas intramuscular fat level is associated with juiciness, flavour, tenderness and overall liking (Jeremiah et al., 2003 and O'Quinn et al., 2012), it might be considered as prejudicial for human health since WHO recommendations are to reduce fat consumption (World Health Organisation, 2003). Therefore, different strategies were developed to reduce intramuscular fat level by genetic or nutritional factors.