What color fresh and high-quality lard should have – not everyone knows – Nutrition

The Hochu.ua website shared tips that will help you choose tasty and high-quality lard, Sports.kz reports.

Together with Ukr.Media, the resource told us what to look for when choosing this tasty and healthy product.

Appearance

Fresh lard has a white or pinkish glossy consistency. A yellow color may indicate that the lard is old or stale.

You should also pay attention to the texture – excessive graininess may be a sign that the lard has been frozen and thawed.

Meat layer and skin

If you plan to fry or bake lard, choose pieces with a thick layer of meat. Lard with a thin layer of meat is better suited for salting.

The skin on the lard should be clean, without stubble. The thickness of the skin should not exceed 1 cm.

Smell

Fresh lard has a pleasant, mild smell. Avoid lard with harsh…