Mystery meat
Mystery Meat
Mystery meat (/ˈmɪstəri miːt/) is a colloquial term often used to describe meat products, typically served in institutional settings like schools or prisons, where the specific type of animal used is not clearly identified. The term is generally used in a pejorative sense, implying a low quality or unappetizing nature of the meat.
Etymology
The term "mystery meat" is believed to have originated in the United States during the mid-20th century. It is often associated with the school lunch programs, where the type of meat served was often unknown or unidentifiable by the students. The term has since been used more broadly to describe any meat product where the specific type of meat is not clearly identified.
Related Terms
- Processed meat: Meat that has been modified to either extend its shelf life or change the taste. The main methods are smoking, curing, or adding salt or preservatives.
- Meat analogue: A food made from vegetarian or vegan ingredients that mimics the characteristics of meat.
- Food safety: Scientific discipline describing handling, preparation, and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness.
- Food labeling: A type of communication from producers to consumers, usually through the use of labels and information on food packaging.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mystery meat
- Wikipedia's article - Mystery meat
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