Pink Slime is a processed meat additive that can be found in most ground beef. Pink slime is made with the extra parts, or "trimmings," that is usually reserved for pet food. Some of these parts include:
- sinew
- fat
- connective tissue
These parts are mechanically removed from the meat using a heating centrifuge and is then made into a paste. The recovered material is then processed and treated with ammonia to remove bacteria such as e-coli. It is then ground, compressed into blocks, and flash frozen to be used as a cheap filler for ground beef.
In the United States, Pink Slime can constitute up to 15 percent of the beef without being labeled as containing the product.
Pink Slime has citizens questioning whether or not its safe. When samples of the product were tested, results came back showing that it is full of harmful bacteria.
Pink Slime has been banned in many areas, including Canada and the United Kingdom, but is still legal in the us. While some grocery stores and restaurants have stated that they do not use the additive, a sure way to know whats in your burger is by grinding your beef at home.
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