The secret of the rural market What exactly is braised beef for 25 yuan a catty?
When we think of beef, many people's first reaction is delicious and nutritious, but at the same time, it means expensive. In the market, a pound of high-quality beef is usually expensive. However, in our rural bazaar, there is a mysterious braised beef that sells for only 25 yuan per catty. This kind of ** can't help but make people wonder: what kind of meat are these cheap braised beef?
Behind the low-priced braised beef
1.Culled cows.
In the farming industry, the economic value of dairy cows is mainly reflected in milk production. As they age, cows produce less milk and are considered by the farm as "culled cows" that are no longer economically viable. These cattle are often made into stewed beef at a fraction of the fraction that flows into rural markets at very low rates. Due to their age, the meat of these beefs may be coarser and have a significantly different taste from younger beef.
2.Sick and dead cow or horse meat.
In the farm, due to factors such as epidemic disease and breeding environment, some cattle may suffer from illness and even death. Some unscrupulous traders may use the meat of these dead animals to improve its appearance and taste through special treatment (such as the use of illegal additives such as formaldehyde and Sudan dyes), and then lower the price**. Consumers may take on potential health risks when consuming this type of meat.
3.Knock out mules.
In rural areas, mules have always been an important labor force. However, as they aged, some mules lost their physical strength and lost their labor value. The meat from these mules may be given to small braised meat vendors. Due to the difference in meat quality and taste of mule meat from beef, some dishonest merchants may process it by marinating and other methods to make it look similar to beef and shoddy.
4.Frozen beef.
Braised beef in some rural markets may be better than beef that has been frozen for a long time. This type of beef may come from surplus meat stocks at home and abroad, and its nutritional value may be greatly reduced due to prolonged freezing, and there may even be food safety hazards. Meat that has been frozen for too long may have texture changes and nutrient loss after thawing.
5.Synthetic meat.
Synthetic meat refers to the industrial processing of beef scraps or low-quality meat to form what appears to be a whole piece of meat. Because of its extremely low cost, this meat has become the choice of some braised meat vendors. Although the appearance and taste can be improved to a certain extent after marinating, its nutritional value and food safety are still a big question mark.
When buying braised beef, how should we choose?First, focus on the color, smell, and texture of the meat. High-quality beef has a bright color, no peculiar smell, and a delicious taste. If you notice that the meat is dull in color or has an unusual smell at the time of purchase, then it is best to choose carefully.
In the pursuit of economic benefits, we should not neglect food safety and health. Cheap braised beef may have various health risks hidden behind it. Therefore, as consumers, we need to be more vigilant to ensure that the meat we buy is safe and nutritious.
We welcome your views and experiences. Have you ever bought such braised beef at a rural market?What do you think of these stewed beefs?Feel free to leave a message in the comment area and let's discuss this topic together. Looking forward to our next encounter!