{"id":161,"date":"2025-06-17T19:47:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T12:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/danganhfood.com\/?p=161"},"modified":"2025-07-10T16:44:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T09:44:53","slug":"thit-mat-la-gi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/en\/thit-mat-la-gi\/","title":{"rendered":"What is chilled meat? Discover the trend of \u201cclean eating, healthy living\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh Meat \u2013 a food safety solution that meets European standards is conquering Vietnamese people! Revealing 5 outstanding benefits, how to distinguish it from frozen meat and the secret to choosing quality meat.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/en\/thit-mat-la-gi\/#1_Thit_Mat_La_Gi\" >1. What is Chilled Meat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/en\/thit-mat-la-gi\/#Giai_doan_1_Lam_mat_than_thit\" >Phase 1: Cooling the carcass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/en\/thit-mat-la-gi\/#Giai_doan_2_Pha_loc_dong_goi\" >Phase 2: Peeling &amp; packaging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/en\/thit-mat-la-gi\/#2_5_Loi_Ich_%E2%80%9CVang%E2%80%9D_Khi_Dung_Thit_Mat\" >2. 5 \u201cGolden\u201d Benefits of Eating Chilled Meat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/en\/thit-mat-la-gi\/#21_An_Toan_Ve_Sinh_Vuot_Troi\" >2.1. Outstanding Hygiene and Safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/en\/thit-mat-la-gi\/#22_Dinh_Duong_Duoc_Giu_Nguyen_Ven\" >2.2. Nutrition is kept intact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/en\/thit-mat-la-gi\/#23_Do_Tuoi_Ngon_%E2%80%9CDinh_Cao%E2%80%9D\" >2.3. \u201cPeak\u201d Freshness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/en\/thit-mat-la-gi\/#24_Tien_Loi_Tuyet_Doi\" >2.4. Absolute Convenience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/en\/thit-mat-la-gi\/#25_Bao_Ve_Moi_Truong\" >2.5. Environmental Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/en\/thit-mat-la-gi\/#3_Phan_Biet_Thit_Mat_Va_Thit_Dong_Lanh_Dung_De_%E2%80%9CNham%E2%80%9D\" >3. Distinguishing between Chilled Meat and Frozen Meat: Don&#039;t Get &quot;Mistaken&quot;!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/en\/thit-mat-la-gi\/#4_Vi_Sao_Thit_Mat_La_Tuong_Lai_Cua_Nganh_Thuc_Pham\" >4. Why is Chilled Meat the Future of the Food Industry?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Thit_Mat_La_Gi\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. What is Chilled Meat?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chilled Meat is a fresh meat product that goes through a strict temperature control process from slaughter to the consumer:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1108\" src=\"http:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08250-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08250-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08250-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08250-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08250-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08250-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08250.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giai_doan_1_Lam_mat_than_thit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phase 1: Cooling the carcass<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediately after slaughter, the carcass is placed in a specialized cooling system to lower the core temperature of the meat to 0\u00b0C \u2013 4\u00b0C for 16-24 hours (for pork). This process activates \u201caging\u201d \u2013 when endogenous enzymes break down proteins, making the meat soft and naturally sweet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giai_doan_2_Pha_loc_dong_goi\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phase 2: Peeling &amp; packaging<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carcasses are only taken out for butchering when room temperature is \u2264 12\u00b0C. The packaging, storage and transportation stages are always maintained at 0\u00b0C \u2013 4\u00b0C to ensure quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core difference: Chilled meat is NOT frozen like frozen meat, but is only deeply frozen to preserve its freshest state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1113\" src=\"http:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08403-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08403-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08403-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08403-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08403-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08403-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08403.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_5_Loi_Ich_%E2%80%9CVang%E2%80%9D_Khi_Dung_Thit_Mat\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. 5 \u201cGolden\u201d Benefits of Eating Chilled Meat<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_An_Toan_Ve_Sinh_Vuot_Troi\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.1. Outstanding Hygiene and Safety<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), up to 40% of traditional fresh meat is contaminated with Salmonella. In contrast, chilled meat, thanks to being maintained at a temperature of 0-4\u00b0C throughout the supply chain, is able to effectively inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms. This strict temperature control not only minimizes the risk of cross-contamination from the external environment but also ensures that the meat meets international food safety standards such as HACCP and ISO, providing absolute peace of mind for consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1083\" src=\"http:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LA_08320-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LA_08320-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LA_08320-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LA_08320-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LA_08320-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LA_08320-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/LA_08320.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Dinh_Duong_Duoc_Giu_Nguyen_Ven\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.2. Nutrition is kept intact<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of \u201cbiochemical ripening\u201d at low temperatures is an important step forward in meat preservation. Unlike freezing, which can damage cell structures and cause loss of nutrients, this method helps to keep essential proteins, vitamins and minerals intact. At the same time, the meat is naturally tenderized through the action of enzymes, eliminating the need for artificial preservatives while ensuring the highest nutritional value.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Do_Tuoi_Ngon_%E2%80%9CDinh_Cao%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.3. \u201cPeak\u201d Freshness<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chilled meat reaches its ideal state for cooking thanks to a careful preservation process. The meat has a natural bright pink color, not darkened like meat stored in the traditional way. The texture of the meat is firm but still retains elasticity, and the flavor becomes sweeter and richer thanks to the enzyme fermentation process, enhancing the culinary experience of any dish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1110\" src=\"http:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08352-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08352-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08352-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08352-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08352-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08352-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08352.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Tien_Loi_Tuyet_Doi\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.4. Absolute Convenience<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The convenience of chilled meat is undeniable. Meat can be easily stored in the refrigerator at 0-4\u00b0C for about 5-7 days without losing quality. When processing, users do not have to wait for defrosting like with frozen meat, saving 1-2 hours of preparation. Moreover, the quality of the meat is always stable, whether used on the first day or the fifth day, it still retains the same delicious softness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Bao_Ve_Moi_Truong\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5. Environmental Protection<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing chilled meat also contributes positively to environmental protection. This preservation method saves 30% of energy compared to maintaining meat at a frozen temperature of -18\u00b0C. In addition, because it does not need to be packaged as thickly as frozen products, chilled meat helps reduce the amount of plastic waste, thereby minimizing negative impacts on the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Phan_Biet_Thit_Mat_Va_Thit_Dong_Lanh_Dung_De_%E2%80%9CNham%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Distinguishing between Chilled Meat and Frozen Meat: Don&#039;t Get &quot;Mistaken&quot;!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a detailed comparison table between the two types:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fresh Meat<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Frozen Meat<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage temperature<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0\u00b0C \u2013 4\u00b0C<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-18\u00b0C or below<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Status<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft, not frozen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freeze, hard<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright, shiny pink<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faded, duller after thawing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry, not watery<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wet, leaking when defrosting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expiry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-7 days (refrigerate)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-12 months (freezer)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep 95%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of 30-40% vitamins and minerals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notes when choosing chilled meat:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color: Avoid meat that is dark brown or gray \u2013 a sign of spoilage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smell: Fresh meat has a characteristic smell, not foul or fishy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elasticity: Press lightly with your finger, the cool meat will dent and bounce back immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1105\" src=\"http:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08218-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08218-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08218-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08218-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08218-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08218-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/danganhfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LA_08218.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Vi_Sao_Thit_Mat_La_Tuong_Lai_Cua_Nganh_Thuc_Pham\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Why is Chilled Meat the Future of the Food Industry?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chilled meat is emerging as an undeniable global trend, as 80% meat markets in developed regions such as the European Union (EU), the United States and Japan are all chilled meat, according to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), reflecting the growing preference for this type of food due to its superior quality, high safety and convenience compared to traditional preservation methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Vietnam, the government is playing an important role in promoting this trend by encouraging the application of cooling technology to improve meat quality, clearly recognizing the benefits that chilled meat brings such as ensuring food hygiene and safety and maintaining optimal nutritional value, thereby creating a strong driving force for the domestic food industry to transform to a more modern model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, Vietnamese consumers&#039; awareness is also changing in a positive direction, as they are willing to pay 15-20% more to own clean, safe and convenient products, showing increasing concern for health and quality of life, which promises to become the main driving force for demand for chilled meat in the near future.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chilled Meat \u2013 a safe and hygienic food solution meeting European standards \u2013 is winning over Vietnamese consumers! Discover 5 outstanding benefits, how to distinguish it from frozen meat, and secrets to choosing quality meat. 1. What is Chilled Meat? 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