When buying steak, don’t look at the brand. If you see this ingredient in the ingredient list, it’s synthetic!
“When buying steak, no matter what brand it is, as long as you see these 4 ingredients in the ingredient list, it’s synthetic!
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Nowadays, people's lives are getting richer and richer, and their dietary requirements are also getting higher and higher.
In addition to Chinese food from various places, we are also constantly trying special foods from other countries, such as Japanese food, Korean food, French food, etc., which are loved by many people.
Especially Western food, more and more people are very fond of it, and there is an endless stream of people visiting Western restaurants every day.
There are many types of Western food, including French, British, Italian, American, Russian, German, etc. When talking about Western food, most people will think of French meals and steaks, among which steak is the most popular order for Chinese people when eating Western food.
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During the festival, many people will choose to go to Western restaurants to improve their lives. Steak is nutritious, rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, and has a good taste. It is the first choice food for most Chinese people.
In addition to eating in Western restaurants, many people also buy some frozen steaks and cook them at home.
Steaks in Western restaurants only cost a few dozen yuan each. In fact, they are all frozen steaks, and fresh steaks are much more expensive.
There are a lot of frozen steaks in the supermarket, and different brands have different prices. Some cost 60 yuan a piece, and some only cost 10 yuan a piece. Why is there such a big difference?
When it comes to food, the price gap also determines the quality.
Some steaks are not whole steaks, but artificially made from minced meat, and are more like "beef patties" than steaks.
This kind of steak has a very poor taste, not much nutrition, and has a lot of additives, so be sure to pay attention when buying it.
How to distinguish good steak from frozen steak?
Today I will share tips with you. Pay attention to 3 points to ensure that you will not make the wrong purchase.
How to identify synthetic steak? Look at the ingredient list on the packaging bag. Steaks sold in supermarkets are all packaged. The ingredient list is printed on the packaging bag, explaining the ingredients contained in the steak, so that consumers can clearly understand it.
If you see the words glutaminase, soy protein isolate, edible gum, and carrageenan in the ingredient list, especially the ingredient "carrageenan," it means it is synthetic.
The price of steaks containing carrageenan is generally no more than 15 yuan. When purchasing, try not to choose steaks in this price range. The price is more expensive, but the quality must be better.
Second, look at the texture of the steak. Whether it is pork, beef, or even chicken or duck, they all have natural texture, and the same is true for steak.
Because the synthetic steak is not a whole piece of meat, but is made from ground beef added with glue and then pressed by a machine, it will not have any texture, just like a meat patty.
And it's not fat or thin, there's no fascia on it, and the shape is relatively rounded.
A truly good steak is a whole piece of beef cut from the cow. You can see the clear texture and fascia. The shape is not very regular, and there will be blood and water oozing out.
Third, check the texture to determine whether it is synthetic steak. You will know it as soon as you eat it.
Just like eating meatballs, because it is made of minced meat, the texture of synthetic steak is very loose and not chewy at all.
The thickness is relatively thin and it is basically effortless to cut because there is no fibrous tissue inside. If it tastes like this, it means it is a synthetic steak.
When buying steak, as long as you see glutaminase, soy protein isolate, edible gum, carrageenan, or any other ingredient in the ingredient list, especially carrageenan, it means it is a synthetic steak.
?If it meets the above three points, it is undoubtedly synthetic. Don’t buy it again next time, it is a waste of money.