minus-squareSanitationStation@lemmy.worldtoYou Should Know@lemmy.world•YSK chicken sold in supermarkets are often "plumped" with a salt water solution that increases sell weight by up to 30%. A serving can contain up to 500mg of sodium, or 7-10 times what is natural.linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up8·27 days agoThats nitrate salts used in sausages, salami and such. The NaCl used in fresh meats is mostly to add weight and supposedly make it more “juicy”. linkfedilink
minus-squareSanitationStation@lemmy.worldtoAsk Lemmy@lemmy.world•Whats the most disgusting thing you've ever put in your mouth?linkfedilinkarrow-up2·2 months agoProbably in a similar category as lutefisk in Norway. I like it, but I realize it’s an acquired taste. linkfedilink
Thats nitrate salts used in sausages, salami and such. The NaCl used in fresh meats is mostly to add weight and supposedly make it more “juicy”.