What does ‘moisture-infused’ mean? Find out why it’s causing such a stir!
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Australians are known for their unique food items, some of which can seem pretty bizarre to outsiders. It can be quite a shock for tourists to see things like kangaroo meat or emu eggs in the grocery store!
While we won't go into detail about how expats or visitors see our native cuisine in this article, did you know that some supermarket items still confuse the majority of Australians?
Just take a look at this one 'bizarrely named' meat product from Woolworths that sparked a contentious debate among customers over what it actually is...
A bargain-seeking mum took to social media to share what she thought was a great deal, informing others about her bargain purchase.
However, upon posting about the deal in a popular Facebook group, the members seem to be more interested to learn more about the 'odd' description of the item than the deal itself.
The label on this meat buy sparked outrage among shoppers. Credit: Facebook.
Several users suggested that the 1.2kg package of 'Moisture Infused Pork Chops' was given that moniker by being 'injected with water' to deceive customers into paying extra.
One person wrote: 'I'm confused, moisture infused sounds like injected with water to me.'
'Love the description "moisture infused". What they really mean is that they've added water so (if you buy them) you're paying more for the water,' another said.
A third asked: ''Moisture infused?? Have they pumped water into the chops?'
Others speculated that the product would be comparable to certain meats that leak a lot of moisture when cooked, asserting that such fluids are extra water.
One user asked: 'Is that the same as when you cook them you get heaps of water out of them?'
'Yes, that's what I took from it. I've never seen them before so now I'll go have a look. I wonder,' another responded.
The customer eagerly posted the deal on Facebook, only to unintentionally start a debate among users. Credit: Facebook.
The post has also captured the attention of some butchers who took the opportunity to explain what the term means.
One comment read: ''It is only saline, the same as they do with ham. It greatly improves the risk factor for people who can't cook and constantly say 'pork is dry'. It's a great thing and not new.'
'We have used it in the food service industry for years. Give it a try.'
Another explained: 'Most pork products undergo a process called moisture infusion. This is where a solution of water and mineral salts is pumped into the pork under pressure.’
'This increases the weight of the pork and protects against dryness when overcooked.'
While we cannot blame other people for not knowing what the term means (we didn’t either!), we highly recommend researching the product when you encounter it the first time. This can help you save money by avoiding impulsive purchases and learning how to get the most use out of the product.
Also, we want to hear your thoughts! Were you taken aback when you saw the words 'moisture-infused' on the label? Or did you already know about it?
While we won't go into detail about how expats or visitors see our native cuisine in this article, did you know that some supermarket items still confuse the majority of Australians?
Just take a look at this one 'bizarrely named' meat product from Woolworths that sparked a contentious debate among customers over what it actually is...
A bargain-seeking mum took to social media to share what she thought was a great deal, informing others about her bargain purchase.
However, upon posting about the deal in a popular Facebook group, the members seem to be more interested to learn more about the 'odd' description of the item than the deal itself.
The label on this meat buy sparked outrage among shoppers. Credit: Facebook.
Several users suggested that the 1.2kg package of 'Moisture Infused Pork Chops' was given that moniker by being 'injected with water' to deceive customers into paying extra.
One person wrote: 'I'm confused, moisture infused sounds like injected with water to me.'
'Love the description "moisture infused". What they really mean is that they've added water so (if you buy them) you're paying more for the water,' another said.
A third asked: ''Moisture infused?? Have they pumped water into the chops?'
Others speculated that the product would be comparable to certain meats that leak a lot of moisture when cooked, asserting that such fluids are extra water.
One user asked: 'Is that the same as when you cook them you get heaps of water out of them?'
'Yes, that's what I took from it. I've never seen them before so now I'll go have a look. I wonder,' another responded.
The customer eagerly posted the deal on Facebook, only to unintentionally start a debate among users. Credit: Facebook.
The post has also captured the attention of some butchers who took the opportunity to explain what the term means.
One comment read: ''It is only saline, the same as they do with ham. It greatly improves the risk factor for people who can't cook and constantly say 'pork is dry'. It's a great thing and not new.'
'We have used it in the food service industry for years. Give it a try.'
Another explained: 'Most pork products undergo a process called moisture infusion. This is where a solution of water and mineral salts is pumped into the pork under pressure.’
'This increases the weight of the pork and protects against dryness when overcooked.'
While we cannot blame other people for not knowing what the term means (we didn’t either!), we highly recommend researching the product when you encounter it the first time. This can help you save money by avoiding impulsive purchases and learning how to get the most use out of the product.
Also, we want to hear your thoughts! Were you taken aback when you saw the words 'moisture-infused' on the label? Or did you already know about it?