Don’t Get Fooled by the Supermarket: What You Should Really Know About Buying Meat

Here are three things worth knowing.

1. Watch for Added Solutions

One of the most useful things to check is whether a meat or poultry product contains an added solution.

You may see wording such as “contains X% added solution” followed by the ingredients in that solution. For poultry, labels may also use terms such as “basted,” “self-basted,” “marinated,” or “for flavoring.” These indicate that a solution has been added during processing.

Why Does It Matter?

Added solutions aren’t necessarily a food-safety problem. However, they can affect the product’s sodium