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In the late 1800s refrigeration was introduced to the meat packing industry in?

Gustavus Swift.


Why is it called summer sausage?

Summer sausage is called so because it was traditionally made in the summer months when curing meat was a common practice before refrigeration. The sausage is typically semi-dry and can be stored without refrigeration for extended periods, making it ideal for summer outings and picnics. The name reflects its ability to be enjoyed during warmer weather, as well as its preparation methods that allowed preservation without the need for cold storage.


What type of meat do people from India eat and what can't they eat?

The type of meat Indians do eat is answered in this question. What types of food do the people of India eat Due to religious vocation Hindus do not eat meat. Do Hindu's eat meat


What is the main food eaten in Ontario?

Canadians eat alot of fruit's, vegtables, meat and grains. They eat lots of corn and LOTS of meat ! they just love there meat ! MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT MEAT !


Why was coal so important during the 1800s?

Prior to refrigeration meat was generally stored in the form of live animals that were slaughtered when needed or sometimes in ice houses using ice harvested from lakes in the winter. Meats were also stored in dried forms (e.g. jerky), smoked forms (e.g. ham, bacon), heavily salted (e.g. salt pork), pickled, or by canning. Sometimes meat was stored by treatment with strong chemicals like lye (this was usually done only with certain very low fat meats because the soap produced in the reaction of lye and fat is very unpalatable!). In the late 1800s when refrigeration became inexpensive and readily available meat packing plants (mostly in the Chicago area) packaged various cuts of meat and shipped them across the entire country in refrigerated rail cars to stores with refrigerated meat storage rooms.

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How did refrigeration change the meat industry?

Meat could be stored for longer periods of time, ie. you had to buy and consume meat the same day for it to be safe before refrigeration.


How can meat be preserved without refrigeration?

Meat can be preserved without refrigeration by methods such as drying, smoking, salting, or curing. These techniques help remove moisture and inhibit the growth of bacteria, allowing the meat to be stored for longer periods of time.


What does curing meat mean?

Curing meat involves soaking it for a period of time depending on the amount of meat, in a salt/sugar mixture. Depending on the meat you may have another addition, like lemon or lime for fish or a special salt to preserve the colour of beef. Curing was used to preserve meat before the days of refrigeration.


Would you find a maggot on chilled meat?

Yes, it is possible to find maggots on chilled meat if the meat was not properly stored or if it was exposed to flies before being chilled. Flies can lay eggs on meat, and if the conditions are right, those eggs can hatch into maggots. Proper refrigeration and handling of meat can help prevent this issue.


In the late 1800s refrigeration was introduced to the meat packing industry in?

Gustavus Swift.


Why are the tapeworms not common in the US?

People can get tapeworms from eating infected meat. In the US, all meat is inspected before it is made available for public consumption. Meat should be thoroughly cooked before serving.


Does isopropyl alcohol help preserve meat?

No, isopropyl alcohol should not be used to preserve meat as it is toxic and not safe for consumption. For preserving meat, it is recommended to use proper refrigeration, freezing, curing, or canning methods.


What is the need of refrigeration?

Refrigeration is important or food such as meat and dairy products would go off and become unedible. Also you won't be able to run you AC.


Was curry invented to cover the smell of rotten meat?

That is very possible. At the least, curry became popular during a time when there was no refrigeration available and marginally rancid meat was commonly eaten. The strong curry flavour also covers the scent and flavor of less present game .


How long can franks stay unrefrigerated?

The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline recommends that any meat not be held out of refrigeration for more than 2 hours. If the ambient temperature is 90 degrees F or greater, then it should not be out of refrigeration for more than 1 hour.


Are kangaroos a food?

Kangaroo meat is a food. It is mainly available for consumption in Australia, where kangaroos are very common. It is a meat that is eaten by animals and people.


How long is pork good before refrigeration is nec essary?

Pork, or any meat, should never be left out for more than two hours. If it has been out over two hours, it should be thrown out.