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?

 

[Suzanne rose]

I knew they did do this , and salt n water is Saline.

Pork is a very dry meat.

The only pork I eat is bacon and thinly sliced ham.

I don't like chops, roast ect

 

[Zac]

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?

If you want tender moist pork chops, soak them in brine for a couple of hours before cooking. That way you aren’t paying for water.

 

[Thecheesequeen]

Pork isn’t dry unless it’s over cooked. Done properly it’s juicy and delicious. And emu eggs in our grocery stores?? Not in any grocery store I have seen!

 

[sim140]

Oh for goodness sake! This product is NOT "new" as stated in the heading "This new meat product from Woolworths is raising eyebrows among shoppers because of its ‘bizarre name’."

I have been purchasing this for at least a couple of years and cooked in an air fryer (properly) it retains it's moisture and doesn't dry out!

 

[Ricci]

I don't buy any meat that says "moisture infused", why should I be paying for salty water. I eat a lot of Pork and if you cook the meat properly it's definitely not dry.

 

[Ylla]

Moisture Infused, more crap marketing, is it pumping the Christmas Ham with water? like the do, or are they doing it to or their products now!!!!

 

[Macarj]

That's why it is hard to buy good mince it's infused with water you try to fry your mince all the water comes out an stews what I do is low heat wait till the frypan is full of water tip the water out dry the pan then fry the mince for bolognese its the only way I have found to fry the mince and not stew it

 

[Thecla]

I knew they did do this , and salt n water is Saline.

Pork is a very dry meat.

The only pork I eat is bacon and thinly sliced ham.

I don't like chops, roast ect

Ohhhh no.... no roast pork with crackle crackle crackle...not chrissy without roast pork with crackle crackle crackle

 

[Thecla]

Like any meat when overcooked it dries out....I guess it gives those who tend to overcook it to have a moist finished product. Pork is not like chicken and not allowed to have pinkish juices.

 

[Suzanne rose]

Ohhhh no.... no roast pork with crackle crackle crackle...not chrissy without roast pork with crackle crackle crackle

I think it's because as a teenage my friend were addicted to crackled pork. We would go to disco's at kings Cross in the 70s and at 2am we would go for food and they always ate the pork mine was burghers.
Then a few of them ended up with tape worms apparently from the pork

 

[Thecla]

That's why it is hard to buy good mince it's infused with water you try to fry your mince all the water comes out an stews what I do is low heat wait till the frypan is full of water tip the water out dry the pan then fry the mince for bolognese its the only way I have found to fry the mince and not stew it

Water you say????? If I don't pick it over it'usuay fat and I have to drain that off

 

[Suzanne rose]

Like any meat when overcooked it dries out....I guess it gives those who tend to overcook it to have a moist finished product. Pork is not like chicken and not allowed to have pinkish juices.

If it's not Cooked properly then there is a thing called worms

 

[Suet]

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?

I remember as a child when buying a Pork leg or shoulder my dad would ask the butcher to put the needle in it. I thought Woolworths were doing the same to the chops. Same, Same but different.

 

[Luckyus]

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?

What it means is I'll be buying my meat from my local butcher.

 

[DrivingGirl]

What it means is I'll be buying my meat from my local butcher.

They do it too

 

[Glenda48]

Was there not an investigation regarding water content in meats, sometime ago? I thought it was stopped because people were getting ripped off plus the meat loses so much flavour.

 

[Jilla]

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?

I have known about from school 40 years ago.

 

[lozat54]

What is ‘moisture infused’ pork….
What is Moisture Infused Pork? It is a type of pork that has been infused with a solution of water and salts. This has been done to help the pork stay moist, juicy and tender after cooking and improve eating quality.
Above from Google/ exactly as was reported by the butchers (above)…

 

[alyn6652]

What it means is I'll be buying my meat from my local butcher.

The same occurs there.