The phrase "don't buy pork in the morning, don't buy tofu in the evening" is a Chinese saying that reflects an empirical advice when buying meat and soy products in traditional markets. There is no strict scientific basis for this statement, but behind it is people's awareness of the freshness of ingredients and the wisdom of daily life.
Don't buy pork early: This phrase means don't buy pork in the morning, probably due to the traditional meat market in the past where pork was slaughtered in the evening or early in the morning, and then in the morning. Therefore, pork bought in the morning may be overnight and not as fresh as freshly slaughtered pork. In addition, the butcher may not have fresh meat in the morning, so it is recommended not to buy pork in the morning. Of course, this has changed dramatically with the improvement of modern logistics and ** chains, and fresh pork is often available in supermarkets and meat markets.
Don't buy tofu at night: Tofu is a perishable food, especially in traditional markets, if you go to buy tofu in the afternoon or evening, you may buy leftovers from the previous day, which is not fresh enough. Moreover, tofu easily absorbs odors in the air, and if it is left for a long time, the quality will quickly deteriorate. Therefore, it is traditionally recommended to buy the tofu in the morning when it is freshly baked.
However, with the improvement of modern food storage and transportation technology, as well as the popularity of supermarkets and formal markets, it is relatively easy to buy fresh products, whether it is pork or tofu. As a result, the usefulness of this proverb in modern society has been greatly reduced. However, its moral is still worth learning from, that is, when buying ingredients, you should pay attention to their freshness and choose the right time to buy.