New Meat MythCrusher video takes on use of celery powder
The American Meat Institute (AMI), in conjunction with the American Meat Science Association (AMSA), released the latest installment of their Meat MythCrusher video series, which seeks to dispel some of the most common myths surrounding the meat and poultry industry.
The new video addresses the use of celery powder to cure some meats and the idea that calling these products “uncured” is misleading. Celery powder is a natural source of nitrite and is commonly used to cure meats such as ham or bacon. In comparison, traditionally cured products are cured through the direct addition of sodium or potassium nitrite. USDA regulations do not currently regard products cured with celery powder as cured, and so these products must be labeled as “uncured,” even though they provide the same level of safety and quality as traditionally cured products.