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Could any one please tell me the name of the additive that stops fresh
ground beef from discoulouring eg: Like the butcher's,any help will be
appritiated
Warmest regards,
Anthony.
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anthony wrote:
> Could any one please tell me the name of the additive that stops fresh
> ground beef from discoulouring eg: Like the butcher's,any help will be
> appritiated
> Warmest regards,
> Anthony.


Sodium nitrite? But it's not used in fresh ground beef; just sausage and
other cured meats.

Bob
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anthony wrote:

> Could any one please tell me the name of the additive that stops fresh
> ground beef from discoulouring


No additives if freshly ground. It's a matter of oxygen. The
oxygen-permeability of the wrapping is what does it. But it will
change color over time anyway.

Pastorio

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