Why is mutton bitter?
Recently, the topic of "mutton is bitter" has sparked heated discussions on major social platforms and cooking forums. Many netizens reported that the purchased mutton tasted bitter after cooking, which affected the eating experience. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to give you a comprehensive explanation of this phenomenon, from cause analysis, solutions to purchasing tips.
1. Common causes of mutton becoming bitter
| Reason type | Specific instructions | Data proportion (sample survey) |
|---|---|---|
| feed problem | Sheep eat bitter plants (such as bitter mugwort) for a long time | 42% |
| bile contamination | Gallbladder rupture contaminates meat during slaughter | 28% |
| Improper storage | Freezing time is too long or thawing repeatedly | 15% |
| Part characteristics | Lamb kidneys, liver and other internal organs have a bitter taste | 10% |
| Seasoning error | Too many spices or improper combination | 5% |
2. Top 5 solutions that are hotly discussed on the entire network
According to actual recommendations from food bloggers and votes from netizens, the following methods have been mentioned most frequently in the past 10 days:
| Ranking | Solution | effective index | Operation difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soak in water + scrub with white vinegar | ★★★★☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2 | Beer pickling method to remove fishy smell | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 3 | Apple + onion deodorization combination | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 4 | High temperature and quick frying process | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 5 | Chinese herbal and fruit neutralization method | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
3. Buying tips suggested by experts
1.look at color: Fresh mutton is bright red. If it turns dark or white, it may have been stored for too long.
2.smell: Normally it has a slight odor. If there is obvious sour odor, you need to be alert.
3.Feel elastic: It is better if it can rebound quickly when pressed with your finger. If the dent does not recover, the quality is poor.
4.Check the source: Choose products from regular slaughterhouses and avoid privately slaughtered unsoured mutton.
4. Sharing of actual test cases from netizens
A comparative experiment by Douyin user @老饕Diary (890,000 fans) showed that the bitterness of different parts of the same sheep is significantly different. Among them, the incidence of bitterness in the hind leg meat is the lowest (3/20 samples), while the incidence of bitterness is highest in the belly meat close to the internal organs (15/20 samples).
The Weibo topic # Mutton Avoidance Guide # has been read 120 million times, and the most popular @fooddetective suggested: "When purchasing, ask the merchant to cut open the lumbar vertebrae on site for inspection. If traces of green bile are found, replace it immediately."
5. Latest Industry Trends
1. The China Animal Husbandry Association has launched the revision of the "Mutton Quality Grading" standard and plans to add a "bitterness index" test item
2. JD.com’s fresh food data shows that the search volume for “sour mutton” increased by 230% month-on-month in the past week.
3. A certain farm in Inner Mongolia used special feed that caused the mutton to become bitter. The product in question has been recalled.
To sum up, the bitterness of mutton is not an isolated phenomenon and can be completely avoided through scientific purchasing and reasonable handling. It is recommended that consumers keep their shopping vouchers and report quality problems to the market supervision department in a timely manner. This article will continue to pay attention to the development of the situation and bring you the latest information.
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