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Dave Smith
 
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Default Identify freezer burn?

Chuck wrote:

> With store packaged meats.. What does freezer burn look like? Does the
> meat have a off color to it? or just having a slight amount of ice
> crystals around edge mean it's got freezer burn?
>
> With freezer burn.. will there be a off taste and texture?


The meat will be paler and dried out. It won't taste "off" as in a rotten
taste but it's not great, and it will have an odd texture. My dog's don't
seem to mind freezer burned meat.