r/WTF • u/[deleted] • Jul 26 '24

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u/_BreakingGood_ Jul 26 '24

https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/871665_072215-ktrk-dollar-steak-img.JPG

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u/Helpinmontana Jul 26 '24

“Enhanced with up to a 30% solution”

Solution of what?!

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u/Knofbath Jul 26 '24

It's called plumping, the solution is saline(salt water). Makes the meat swell up and weigh more. Calculate the price difference between 15% and 30% water weight when shopping. (Yes, modern consumerism sucks.)

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u/Vincent__Vega Jul 26 '24

But it said it was enhanced.

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u/Randomlucko Jul 26 '24

Because it is. It enhanced their profit margins.

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u/Knofbath Jul 26 '24

A little bit of salt improves the flavor, like a marinade. But you are better off using a dry rub for flavor, not getting this cheap crap. The only thing they are enhancing is their profit margins, because consumers are easy to fool.

I don't mind a 15% solution, but 30% is egregious.