Consumers have many expectations when they shop for meat, many of which are based on color. KANSAS CITY — It’s all about the color when it comes to purchasing meat and poultry. Consumers eat with ...

What Gives Ground Beef Its Color? Ground beef is typically made with various trimmings from a cow, the USDA verifies. The grinding process not only creates a uniform texture, but it also helps blend ...

KANSAS CITY — Few topics are at the heart of what we teach or what people ask most meat scientists about than meat color. Meat color is an important part of meat science, and for many people in the ...

A roast beef on rye sandwich is a classic choice at a deli, and for good reason. The meat is juicy, filling, and, ideally, a vibrant red color. But what if the roast beef looks a little lackluster? If ...

For beef, color is not everything. The same is true for lamb and bison. For cut meat, the prime indicator as to whether the meat has gone bad relies upon another sense – smell. “Meat color is the ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that every year, some 48 million people become sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die. Taking extra care and ...

If some of the meat in supermarkets is looking rosier than it used to, the reason is that a growing number of markets are selling it in airtight packages treated with a touch of carbon monoxide to ...

If you’ve ever been tempted to skip the browning step in a recipe, don’t. This simple technique gives a richer, deeper flavor to pot roasts, stews and many chicken dishes. Without it, you’ll end up ...

As families gather together this holiday season, the lucky ones will avoid impassioned discussions about religion and politics. But another argument is almost inevitable: white meat versus dark meat.