Month: April 2022

Why beef is expensive?

What is causing meat prices to rise ? One of the next things we wondered was: why is meat getting expensive? How much of each cut is availablethe popularity of each cutthe socio-economic make-up of the customer basewhat the competition is chargingwhat they have paid and outlaid for the meat so far. The demand for …

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Can beef jerky cause gas?

As the meat temperate rises during processing, the sodium nitrite changes to nitric oxide and starts to ‘gas out’ at about 130 degrees F. After the smoking /cooking process is complete only about 10-20% of the original nitrite remains. Eating processed meat, such as beef jerky, can cause gas in some people because of the …

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Why is kobe beef special?

Kobe beef is renowned for its superior flavor, tenderness and high amount of intramuscular fat, giving the meat a marbled appearance. It is often cited as being healthier than commercial beef because of its high concentration of monounsaturated fats and omega-3s. To be authentic, Kobe beef must: Be of pure Tajima-gyu lineage, Have been born …

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