My meat has turned a brownish-grey colour – what do I do?

When raw meat changes to a brownish-grey colour it’s usually because it's been exposed to oxygen.

Exposure to oxygen changes the colour of the meat. It's a normal part of the meat aging process and not necessarily a sign of spoilage.

To prevent it from happening keep your meat frozen – or stored in a vacuum pack in the fridge – till you're ready to cook it.

But... if the surface of the meat is slimy and sticky or if it smells “off”, it could be a sign of bacterial growth – so you're advised to play safe and bin it.

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