Effect of Beef Silver Skin (Epimysium) Levels on Meat Emulsion Stability, Quality Attributes, and Texture Parameters.

The epimysium, also known as silver skin, is a fascia of connective tissue that surrounds each muscle. During fabrication, epimysium is removed from intact cuts, and it can be used as a source of collagen in processed meats to reduce production costs. However, little is known about the emulsifying properties of this collagen source.