Processed meat
Processed Meat
Processed meat (/ˈprɒsɛst miːt/) refers to meat that has been modified to either improve its taste or extend its shelf life. Methods of meat processing include salting, curing, fermentation, and smoking.
Etymology
The term "processed meat" originates from the word "process" which comes from the Latin processus, meaning "advance or progress", and the Old French meat, meaning "food".
Types of Processed Meat
- Ham - Ham is a type of processed pork meat that is preserved through salting, smoking, or wet curing.
- Sausage - Sausages are a meat product made from ground meat, often pork, beef, or poultry, along with salt, spices, and other flavorings.
- Bacon - Bacon is a type of salt-cured pork made from various cuts, typically from the pork belly or from the less fatty back cuts.
- Hot dog - A hot dog is a type of food, made by cooking and often smoking a sausage, and then serving it in the slit of a partially sliced bun.
Health Implications
Consumption of processed meats is linked to increased risk of health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. The World Health Organization has classified processed meats as Group 1, carcinogenic to humans.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Processed meat
- Wikipedia's article - Processed meat
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