Sharing with you 3 easy tips to check the freshness of the meat you buy:
- Smell: It is considered the easiest way to check the safety of red meat. Fresh meat does not have any aroma, especially a strange smell.
- Color: Red meats such as beef or lamb are usually bright red in color to give an indication of the freshness of meat. However, if the color is slightly purple, the meat means it has been exposed to oxygen. But this is not too dangerous or detrimental. It is a benchmark of freshness only.
- Texture: It is one of the methods that are usually forgotten. Touch the meat and press it firmly. If the meat bounces back, it means it's fresh. If not, it's likely that the meat has aged because it has lost its elasticity. Likewise, if the meat is sticky or slimy, it means it has rotted.