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Expert: Enrique Torres - 10/10/2009


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How do I tell if the turkey I bought has been pre-brined?  I bought a Maple Leaf Prime (Young Turkey from the supermarket and I'm not sure if I should brine it.  I've heard some are pre-brined and that would make it excessively salty.

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Matt:
If they don't say it, any brine has been applied inside the meat.
When a meat has been pre-brined it should be registered (labeled) in order to inform consumers.
On the other hand the word "fresh" indicates that any ingredient has been used to give flavor, color and texture to meats.

Good luck,
Enrique

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Enrique Torres

Expertise

How to cook meat (beef, poultry, pork, fish, shrimps, lamb) using pan frying, grilling and steam systems.

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My company has been developing studies in meat cooking since 2000, my expertise is based on the lastest studies in meat histology changes related to cooking process and recipes. My expertise is focused on juiciness, tenderness and yield increasing.

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La Salle Univ. Animal Scientist 1986-1992 National University of Colombia Food and Science Technology focused on meat processing.1992-1994 Andes University (Colombia) Marketing Specialist 1997-1999 Saint Joseph's University (Philadelphia) Food Marketing 2001 Meat processors consultant since 1995.

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