Misconception and myth that frozen meat .

In Philippine you can hardly see frozen products meat , more popular they BBQ the whole pig and sold it outside their shop.  Not like in Singapore where frozen meat is sold widely in wet market and easily widely available . Therefore, when they is a Christmas seasonal demand the price of poultry, meat can fluctuate highly. Most general population had this misconception and myth that frozen meat is more inferior. The most common myth are :-

Myth: Frozen meat is leftover chilled meat that has been frozen or comes from inferior quality sources. Fact: Frozen meat comes from freshly slaughtered animals. Different grades of meat are available in both chilled and frozen forms. 

Myth: The color of frozen meat (such as pork, beef and mutton) is usually darker because the meat is not fresh or of an inferior quality. Fact: The color of meat, frozen or not, is affected by the presence or absence of oxygen. Frozen meat in vacuum sealed packaging is darker in color because oxygen is not present. Vacuum packing prevents meat from becoming rancid and prolongs its shelf-life if meat is kept under proper refrigerated conditions. Once frozen meat is exposed to oxygen in the air, it will return to its original color.

The freezing process affects the quality of meat. Hence, frozen meat is not as fresh or tasty as chilled meat. Fact: Freezing is the best method of extending the useful shelf life of meat. It preserves freshness, taste, nutritional value and quality. The freshness of frozen meat can be maintained for up to 6 months under appropriate storage conditions while unrefrigerated meat can go stale and spoil within a day.