Raw materials are substances extracted from the earth and transformed into useful products. Commodities like lumber, metal ores, grain, cotton, and crude oil undergo a process to be transformed into different forms for easy transportation and storage. The methods used depend on the desired finished product and can be expensive or inexpensive. For example, gold […]
Processing venison is similar to butchering beef, but the removal of silverskin is a major difference. The carcass is hung, bled, and skinned before trimming blubber and silver skin. The hindquarters are cut into steaks and roasts, while the front legs can be cut into steaks or left as roasts. Nothing is wasted in most […]
Processed meat may pose health risks, including heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer. High levels of sodium and nitrates are possible reasons. Some people make their own processed meat to reduce risks. Skepticism exists due to difficulties in studying diets and research methods used. Human error may also affect study results. There is a growing […]
