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Animal Refresher, Meat Science
Shelf Life of Pork and Poultry at −18°C
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Question (English)
The shelf life of pork & poultry meat at freezing temperature of (−)18°C is:
- 4 months ✓ Correct
- 6 months
- 2 months
- 8 months
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 4 months
The shelf life of Pork and Poultry meat at −18°C is 4 months.
Why Shorter Shelf Life than Beef/Mutton?
- Pork and poultry fat has a higher degree of unsaturation (more polyunsaturated fatty acids) compared to beef and mutton fat.
- Unsaturated fats are more susceptible to oxidative rancidity even at freezing temperatures.
- Pork is most susceptible to oxidative rancidity among all meats.
Complete Frozen Shelf Life Summary at −18°C
- Beef / Mutton / Chevon / Carabeef: 6 months.
- Pork / Poultry: 4 months.
- Cured and Salted meat: 2 months.
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