How to understand that meat has gone bad: the main signs
If you need to determine the freshness of meat, you should press on the product with your finger.
If it recovers quickly, then the meat is good.
In addition, you should smell the product.
A spoiled product does not always have a rotten smell. The aroma can be very different.
But if we are talking about high-quality and fresh meat, then there will be practically no smell or it will be weak.
You also need to inspect the carcass. There should be no gray or dark spots or mucus.
Some people think that meat can be stored in the freezer for a long time. But this is not true.
Each product has its own shelf life. For example, a whole bird can last up to a year, but if we are talking about frozen mince or pieces of red meat, then you should not keep them in the freezer for more than 4 months.
When meat is stored on a shelf in the refrigerator, it also cannot stay fresh for long.
Fresh poultry can be stored for up to two days, and pork for up to five.
Minced meat can be kept on the refrigerator shelf for no more than two days.
