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Why Must Chicken Be Fully Cooked While Steak Can Stay Pink?

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In this episode, we dive deep into the age-old question: Why must chicken be fully cooked while steak can remain pink? Here are the top 5 things we discuss:

  1. Food Safety Basics: Understanding the role of bacteria like salmonella and campylobacter in different meats.
  2. Meat Structure Differences: How the muscle fiber composition of chicken and beef affects cooking requirements.
  3. Butchering and Contamination Risks: Why the size of the animal impacts the likelihood of bacterial spread during processing.
  4. Global Practices and Raw Chicken Dishes: Exploring places where raw chicken is safely consumed and the stringent measures in place.
  5. Practical Cooking Tips: Essential advice on using meat thermometers and proper cooking techniques to ensure safety.

    6. Curious to learn more? Check out our detailed Why Is Chicken Always Cooked Thoroughly While Steak Can Stay Pink? blog post for an in-depth exploration of these topics and more!

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