The option for higher O2 levels
in red meats is explained by the maintenance of the appropriate red
colour (McMillin, 2008) but in the case of white rabbit meat the red
colour problem is not an issue. On the contrary, high O2 levels (80%)
should be avoided due to a faster development of rancidity, when
compared with 0% or 20% O2 (Berruga et al., 2005).