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Are these products really "cured" then? Wasn't that a process used to preserve food before the existence of refrigeration? I understand it could be done incorre
by anon84873628 2y ago
Are these products really "cured" then? Wasn't that a process used to preserve food before the existence of refrigeration? I understand it could be done incorrectly, but I'm also confused at what modern products are exactly.
- BobaFloutist 2y agoCuring it seeks to prevent the product from degrading on its own terms. It doesn't really help protect against contamination that happens after the curing. So, while the cured meat itself isn't a great environment for bacteria/other pathogens to grow, if it gets other organic material on it, or if something else happens to compromise the curing, it can still be a vector.