Hermetically sealed meat, repeatedly frozen and thawed. More tenderized than once-frozen/thawed?

Question

I know that it’s unsafe to let food defrost in the open because of possible bacterial growth. But if some meat is frozen and thawed, repeatedly, while keeping it sealed and safe from bacteria, will it be more tender than meat that is only frozen and thawed once?

Say you have some meat heat-sealed in polyethylene bags, no air can get in? Suppose the meat was irradiated to kill all germs before being frozen in order to tenderize it? (Irradiated foods are supposed to have a long shelf life with no refrigeration needed.)

I’m not concerned about the safety of the irradiation process. All I‘m interested in is the safety of the repeated freeze-thaw cycle. How will this affect the edibility, texture, and flavor of meat? For that matter, how would this affect other foods?

Answer 1

You got a really good question going here. The problem is that repeated cooking and thawing can actually cook the meat. I worked at a large chain restaurant (won't mention the name). They "flash thawed" twenty pound blocks of chicken all frozen together in a lump. The outside of the meat was literally cooked. You could not differentiate the texture of the meat from meat that had been broiled or sauteed. The danger of this is that you are breaking down or "lising" cells. Some of the cells that are not actually cooked but are weakened in this way become invasion sites for bacteria. I know that yours are cryovacced and should be OK if cooked IMMEDIATELY. But if left out for even a few minutes after opening will be subject to bacteria, many of which are airborne. I have a lot of restaurant experience and have cooked for large groups. For better and more detailed info contact your local agricultural extension. They have detailed information on this subject. Thanks.

Answer 2

If the beef is chilly that's going to likely be superb. i might touch the organization you got it from and enable them to renowned so as that in case you order lower back they are going to be beneficial the organization that provides it keeps it frozen on arrival. businesses choose feedback from shoppers to advance issues like this. in the event that they don't know they are in a position to't the terrific option it. :)

Answer 3

If you repeatedly thaw and freeze meat it will taste and look nasty.

Answer 4

Very interesting Q, thanks for asking it! I'll be watching the knowledgeable expert As!