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Animal Refresher, Meat Science
Shelf Life of Red Meats at −18°C
The shelf life of carabeef, beef, mutton and chevon at freezing temperature of −18°C is:
- 6 months — Correct Answer
- 4 months
- 2 months
- 8 months
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 6 months
The shelf life of Carabeef, Beef, Mutton, and Chevon at −18°C is 6 months.
Shelf Life of Frozen Meats at −18°C (Complete Table)
- Carabeef / Beef / Mutton / Chevon: 6 months.
- Pork / Poultry (Chicken): 4 months.
- Cured and Salted meat: 2 months.
Shelf Life at −10°C (Comparison)
- Beef: 3 months.
- Pork: 2 months.
- Cured meat: 1 month.
Why Cured Meat Has Shorter Shelf Life at Freezing?
- Salt in cured meat lowers the freezing point and still allows some enzymatic activity.
- Nitrite can cause oxidative rancidity of fat even at freezer temperatures.
- Hence, cured/salted meats have the shortest frozen shelf life.
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