What should be the storage temperature of chilled meat?

The storage temperature of chilled meat is 0℃~4℃, and it is best to eat it within three days.

If the storage temperature of meat is kept at 0℃~4℃, its own enzymes will decompose protein, the fiber structure of muscle tissue will change, the stiffness will be released, the meat will become slack and soft, and at the same time, some alkaline substances will be produced, which can neutralize the previous lactic acid. This process is called "ripening", which will produce a large number of flavor substances such as amino acids and nucleotides with fresh flavor.

This kind of meat not only keeps its original flavor and nutrition, but also tastes delicate, juicy and delicious. Even if you don't blanch, there is no smell. Need to remind everyone that after the cold meat is bought back, it can't be frozen, otherwise it will cause the fresh meat to shrink, some water-soluble nutrients will be reduced accordingly, and even some flavor substances will flow away and the taste will drop. The correct way is to refrigerate at 0℃~4℃, and it is best to eat it within three days.

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The fresh meat sold in the market mainly includes hot meat, frozen meat and cold meat. Hot fresh meat is a common meat sold immediately after slaughter, because animals will be nervous when slaughtered, which will lead to an increase in body temperature and bacterial growth.

After the frozen meat is thawed, it looks no different. In fact, the soluble substances rich in nutrients in meat are dissolved, which loses the delicious taste and makes the taste worse. Chilled meat refers to chilled meat and sour meat, which is a post-ripening technology advocated by modern nutrition.

After slaughter, the live animals are naturally cooled to normal temperature and then sent to the cooling room. Under special conditions, lactic acid in meat is decomposed and metabolites are discharged to the greatest extent. At the same time, the molecular structure of meat is changed, and the taste is more tender, which is more conducive to human absorption and digestion.

People's Daily Online-Life Tips: It is best to eat cold meat once every three days.

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