THE RAINBOW SHIMMER ON DELI HAM THAT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL BUT CAN SIGNAL SPOILAGE BACTERIAL GROWTH STORAGE MISTAKES OR NATURAL LIGHT REFRACTION AND HOW TO USE SIGHT SMELL TOUCH AND TIME TO DECIDE WHETHER YOUR MEAT IS SAFE OR A DANGEROUS BITE AWAY
Many people notice it the moment they open a pack of deli ham: a glossy, rainbow-like shimmer spreading across the slices. The shifting greens, purples, and blues can look metallic and unsettling, triggering worries about chemicals, bacteria, or spoilage. While some shrug it off as normal, others hesitate, unsure whether the meat is safe to…