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rotting and aging are very different things. rotting is simply being consumed by fungus/bacteria, aging is a more complex process that involves controlling the
by permo-w 2y ago
rotting and aging are very different things. rotting is simply being consumed by fungus/bacteria, aging is a more complex process that involves controlling the liquid levels in the meat in order to make it last longer (wet aging) or taste better (dry aging)
- FrustratedMonky 2y agoI'd say not 'very different', just scale. 'Controlled' rotting. There are fungus and bacteria in the aging process, just the temperature and humidity is controlled. But, not sure of exact technical definition of 'rotting' is, or 'aging'. So we'd be debating different definitions. I'd say generally both have fungus and bacteria, and 'aging' is under controlled conditions, and 'rotting' is just out in out door environment which is different temperature and humidity.
- Detrytus 2y agoControlled temperature and humidity makes all the difference when it comes to the speed at which bacteria can multiply. Aged meat has many orders of magnitude less bacteria than rotten one.