Abstract: The invention relates to a method enabling reduction in the occurrence of dark-cutting meat in animals especially in ruminants such as bovine cattle, sheep and goats. This method comprises the administration to animals intended for slaughter of an effective amount of sorbitol shortly before their slaughter. The invention also comprises a feed supplement for animals intended for slaughter, this feed supplement being administered either in solid form or in the form of an aqueous liquid preferably added directly in their drinking water. The amount of sorbitol administered before slaughter is at least 0.05% of the weight of the carcass of the animal.