The effect of the factor genotypes (F1 - SRD x Bôer and SRD) and type of cuts (pallet, leg, loin, rib and neck) were studied on the physic-chemical (pH, water activity), chemical (proximate composition, cholesterol, calcium, phosphorus and iron contents) and sensory quality (appearance, goaty aroma, roasted meat aroma, texture, tenderness, flavour, juiciness, overall palatability) of goat meat. Both genotype and commercial cuts had significant influence (p<0,05) on the chemical composition of the goat meat. The leg portion had the best nutritional value, presenting high protein and low lipid contents. However, the sensory parameter had low influence of them, the panel members had a preference for goat meat from F1 - SRD x Bôer animals. The goat meat either of F1 - SRD x Bôer or of SRD breeds was considered as a food of excellent nutritional quality, having low fat and high protein contents, along with excellent sensorial characteristics.
goat meat; chemical quality; sensorial quality; commercial cuts; genotypes
