Does marinading preserve food's freshness
I have 2 questions; 1 is very general, and one is very relevant to my current situation but both are about the same thing.
So, I defrosted a topside of beef over Saturday night/Sunday morning. It is now Wednesday night.
1) Does marinading meat (beef) preserve how long it can last before cooking, regardless of whether the meat was marinaded from frozen or fresh? 2) In my case, is it still safe to eat? It is only marinading in a batter for deep frying!
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Marination is a process defined as soaking something in a flavorful liquid to impart that flavor into the object being marinated. Marinating is really only working with the outermost layers of the food and is normally a quick process (hours). The liquid in which you are marinating is the real difference maker. A highly acidic liquid CAN have an effect on the preservation of the food and can also have effects on the texture (think ceviche). However, in most cases marination is not used as a preservation method, that is primarily done through curing in a high salt environment where moisture loss is promoted to prevent bacterial growth (i.e. charcuterie, bacon, etc.).
But as for the food safety portion of the question, as long as it still smells ok and has been kept in the refrigerator for that time I believe you should be alright.
http://www.cookinglight.com/cooking-101/techniques/cooking-class-marinating-00400000002287/
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Soy sauce and red wine marinades may reduce microbial spoilage and oxidation of meat, according to new a new study. The research, published in Food Microbiology,? suggests marinating fresh meat in soy sauce or red wine based marinades can reduce microbe levels, and halt the development of rancid odours and flavours.Does marinating meat preserve it?
Most marinades aren't acidic (or salty, or sugary) enough to preserve foods. But you get 3\u20135 days for non-ground meat, so it may still be OK. Time while its frozen basically does not count for food safety. So if you froze it immediately after purchase (or purchased it frozen), you still have the full 3\u20135 days.Does marinating meat extend shelf life?
Marinating does not extend that shelf life. The shelf life for chicken or turkey is 1 to 2 days. This includes the day of purchase and thawing time. The shelf life for beef, lamb or pork steaks or chops is 2 to 3 days.How long can marinated food last?
It is safe to keep the food in the marinade longer, but after two days it is possible that the marinade can start to break down the fibers of the meat, causing it to become mushy.What is the purpose of marinating?
Marinating is a great way to intensify the flavour of food with just a few basic ingredients. So, choose your favourite flavours and soak up the easy-to-follow tips in this guide. The purpose of marinating is to add flavour and, in some cases, tenderise meat, chicken and fish.Does marinating do anything?
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As long as the piece of meat has been defrosted and kept in a fridge below the temperature where bacteria grow and multiply (4ºc?) it should still be safe to eat.
The marinade (batter?) in this instance is irrelevant, it is not a preservative.
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