Why is spam so salty?
Chef's answer
Why is spam so salty? I think the most obvious answer is for preservation. It is a canned meat and salting helps prevent aneorbic growth. ... Because some of the aneorbic growth is very hard to detect on the smell and tongue, and it is quite harmful, adding salt is the best way to prevent spoilage and food contamination..
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Though Spam is convenient, easy to use and has a long shelf-life, it's also very high in fat, calories and sodium and low in important nutrients, such as protein, vitamins and minerals. Additionally, it's highly processed and contains preservatives like sodium nitrite that may cause several adverse health effects.
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The name Spam was derived from a contraction of 'spiced ham'. The original variety of Spam is still available today, acknowledged as the 'spiced hammiest' of them all. During WWII and beyond, the meat colloquially became known in the UK as an acronym that stood for Special Processed American Meat.
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Though Spam is convenient, easy to use and has a long shelf-life, it's also very high in fat, calories and sodium and low in important nutrients, such as protein, vitamins and minerals. Additionally, it's highly processed and contains preservatives like sodium nitrite that may cause several adverse health effects.
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Though Spam is convenient, easy to use and has a long shelf-life, it's also very high in fat, calories and sodium and low in important nutrients, such as protein, vitamins and minerals. Additionally, it's highly processed and contains preservatives like sodium nitrite that may cause several adverse health effects.
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Why is spam so salty? I think the most obvious answer is for preservation. It is a canned meat and salting helps prevent aneorbic growth. ... Because some of the aneorbic growth is very hard to detect on the smell and tongue, and it is quite harmful, adding salt is the best way to prevent spoilage and food contamination..
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