Pork, as one of the most common meat ingredients on the Chinese table, has occupied a pivotal position in our food culture since ancient times. (Editor: Yang Yang)
It is not only a delicacy during festivals, but also a frequent guest on the table of ordinary people.
With the improvement of living standards, people's requirements for ingredients are getting higher and higher, and the selection of pork has become more particular. Freshness, hygiene, and taste have all become important considerations for consumers when choosing pork.
In order to attract customers, pork sellers must not only work on the source and quality of pork, but also on the cleanliness of their stalls and the display of pork.
However, why do pork dealers keep wiping pork or table tops with rags? It turns out that there is a lot of "cat greasy" in it.
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Pork is rich in protein, fat, minerals and vitamins and other nutrients, and eating it in moderation can help supplement the nutrients needed by the human body, improve immunity, and enhance physical strength.
Especially for some manual workers or people who need to replenish energy, pork is a very good source of nutrition.
Of course, the taste of pork should not be overlooked. Its meat is tender and rich in taste, which can be used to cook a variety of delicious dishes.
For example, classic dishes such as braised pork, Dongpo pork, and sweet and sour pork ribs are all made with pork as the main ingredient. These dishes are not only good in color and flavor, but also deeply loved by the masses.
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Wipe your hands to remove grease and enhance the customer experience
We all know that pork contains a lot of fat. When the butcher touches the pork, there will be a lot of fat left on his hands, giving it an unclean feeling.
To avoid this problem, butchers wipe their hands with a rag after each meat treatment to remove grease from their hands and enhance the shopping experience for their customers.
Wipe away blood stains and stains to keep the pork looking clean
Although the pigs are pre-bled during the slaughter process, there are still many blood stains left in the pork that are difficult to remove completely. Especially in the lean part, even if it is placed on the board for a long time, there will still be some blood oozing slowly.
It is also worth noting that most of the butchers' stalls are made of wood, and some of them have large pieces of paper shells underneath.
In the process of cutting and chopping meat, sawdust, paper scraps, etc. will inevitably adhere to the pork, which not only affects the cleanliness of the pork, but also makes it visually unclean.
To ensure that the pork looks neat and hygienic, butchers frequently use a rag to wipe the pork. The aim is to remove the blood stains that ooze and the impurities that have attached to the surface of the pork.
After this treatment, the appearance of the pork will appear cleaner and more appealing, which will more effectively motivate customers to buy.
Keep the pork hydrated and make it look fresher
When pork is exposed to air for a long time, the moisture on the surface will gradually evaporate. This will cause the pork to turn black, dry and hard, which will seriously affect its appearance.
To keep the pork hydrated and fresh, butchers often use a damp towel to rub it on the surface of the pork. In this way, even if it is sold in the afternoon, the pork still looks fresh and attractive.
Cover up the water droplets of the water-infused pork
However, some unscrupulous butchers use rags to cover up the water droplets of the water-filled pork. Injected pork refers to a type of fraud that increases the weight of a pig by injecting it with water to make more profits.
When the pork has been filled with water, if it is left unattended, water will slowly seep out of the meat and even form a puddle of water stains.
At this time, in order to cover up the fact of water-injected pork, butchers will use rags to wipe off the water stains and deceive consumers with shoddy products.
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First of all, we can judge by looking at the color and elasticity of pork.
The normal color of pork is more natural and the cut surface is relatively dry, while the color of the water-injected pork will appear unusually white, and the moist cut surface will give people a watery feeling.
Secondly, we can also distinguish by pressing pork, normal pork has a certain elasticity after pressing, and it will rebound quickly, while water-injected pork will form a depression after pressing, and this depression will not quickly return to its original shape.
In addition, due to the high moisture content of water-injected pork, it may also lead to problems such as loose meat quality and poor taste, and may even cause harm to human health, such as causing diarrhea and other symptoms. Therefore, consumers must choose carefully when purchasing.
We can also judge the reliability of the meat by asking about the origin of the meat and the quarantine status of the pork. At the same time, the butcher can also be required to provide quarantine certificates and other relevant documents to ensure its legitimacy and safety.
In addition, we can also choose a reputable merchant to purchase to reduce the risk of buying water-injected pork.
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Pork is a regular on our table and is popular for its nutritional versatility and variety of cooking techniques. However, we need to pay extra attention when purchasing pork and learn how to identify the pork that has been flooded to prevent fraud by unscrupulous traders.
In addition, choosing those merchants with good reputation and good reputation for transactions is also an important way to protect our own rights and interests.
In this way, we will not only be able to buy safe meat, but also contribute to the creation of a safer and more trustworthy food trading environment. Let's work together to build a line of defense for food safety and enjoy the deliciousness and health brought by high-quality ingredients.