What Foods Contain Myoglobin? A Guide to Red and Dark Meats
                                
                                
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                                The red color often seen in raw meat is not blood, but a protein called myoglobin. Understanding what foods contain myoglobin is key to recognizing the sources of this oxygen-storing compound, which is especially concentrated in red and dark meats.