Various types of processed meat for sale at a grocery store
Processed meat is considered to be any meat that has been modified in order to either improve its taste or to extend its shelf life. Methods of meat processing include salting, curing, fermentation, smoking, boiling, frying, and/or the addition of chemical preservatives.[1] Processed meat is usually composed of pork or beef or, less frequently, poultry. It can also contain offal or meat by-products such as blood. Processed meat products include bacon, ham, sausages, salami, corned beef, jerky, hot dogs, lunch meat, canned meat, chicken nuggets,[2] and meat-based sauces. Meat processing includes all the processes that change fresh meat with the exception of simple mechanical processes such as cutting, grinding or mixing.[3]
Meat processing began as soon as people realized that cooking and salting prolongs the life of fresh meat. It is not known when this took place; however, the process of salting and sun-drying was recorded in Ancient Egypt, while using ice and snow is credited to early Romans, and canning was developed by Nicolas Appert who in 1810 received a prize for his invention from the French government.[3] Medical health organizations advise people to limit processed meat consumption as it increases risk of colorectal cancer.[4][5][6][7]
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Processedmeat is considered to be any meat that has been modified in order to either improve its taste or to extend its shelf life. Methods of meat processing...
leg or thigh, which is called dark meat). Regular consumption of red meat, both unprocessed and especially processed types, has been associated with negative...
or processed, such as by smoking or salting. Bacteria and fungi decompose and spoil unprocessed meat within hours or days. The consumption of meat, especially...
(26 October 2015). "Processedmeats do cause cancer - WHO". BBC. "IARC Monographs evaluate consumption of red meat and processedmeat" (PDF). International...
secondary processedmeat, formed by comminution (grinding) of meat that has already undergone primary processing. Most of the secondary food processing methods...
meat alternatives as ultra-processed foods. Chipotle has claimed it will not carry these products at their restaurants due to their highly processed nature...
or dry curing, with or without smoking. As a processedmeat, the term ham includes both whole cuts of meat and ones that have been mechanically formed...
processing, curing, and cooking methods.[citation needed] Associated cancer risk is likely related to the presence of nitrosamines in processedmeat products...
(26 October 2015). "Processedmeats do cause cancer – WHO". BBC. "IARC Monographs evaluate consumption of red meat and processedmeat" (PDF). International...
of red meat, high consumption is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer and coronary heart disease, especially when processed. Beef has...
are prepared by the process called diazotization, which requires nitrite. The addition of nitrites and nitrates to processedmeats such as ham, bacon,...
It is one of the major constituents of gunpowder (black powder). In processedmeats, potassium nitrate reacts with hemoglobin and myoglobin generating...
cholesterol (0.1%). Studies have consistently found the consumption of processedmeat to be linked to increased mortality, and to an increased risk of developing...
cancer deaths are attributable to alcohol use. Chemicals used in processed and cured meat such as some brands of bacon, sausages and ham may produce carcinogens...
characterized by high intakes of pre-packaged foods, refined grains, red meat, processedmeat, high-sugar drinks, candy and sweets, fried foods, industrially produced...
Commission recommendations for labeling the origin of all processedmeat. In Hungary, horse meat is primarily used in salami and sausages, usually mixed...
DNA testing of processedmeat across the European Union. The plan, adopted 19 February 2013, called for 2,500 random tests on processed food for horse...
pesticides, but it is probably best known as a food additive used in processedmeats and (in some countries) in fish products. The main use of sodium nitrite...
health benefits, especially when it replaces red or processedmeat. Avoidance of red and processedmeat was found to lower risk of developing erectile dysfunction...
or processedmeat, or meat cooked at very high temperatures, may slightly increase risk." Larsson SC, Wolk A (January 2012). "Red and processedmeat consumption...
Mechanically separated meat (MSM), mechanically recovered/reclaimed meat (MRM), or mechanically deboned meat (MDM) is a paste-like meat product produced by...
Turkey ham is a ready-to-eat, processedmeat made from cooked or cured turkey meat, water and other ingredients such as binders. Turkey ham products contain...
Pork roll is a processedmeat commonly available in New Jersey and neighboring states. It was developed in 1856 by John Taylor of Trenton, and sold as...
is particularly associated with Islamic dietary laws and especially meatprocessed and prepared in accordance with those requirements. The words halal...
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