Hamburger fat color questions answered by expert
A reader asks why hamburger outer color is red while inner meat looks dark. An expert explains oxygen turns exterior meat red or pink, the outer layer darkens with more exposure, and red outside signals fresh meat. Old outer color indicates meat sat too long. grayish meat suggests old grinding stock to avoid.
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