A viral video originally shared by a US-based social media user named Jackson in 2020 has been making rounds. The video features a butcher working with a piece of meat coated with salt. This intriguing clip has even prompted some viewers to consider adopting a vegan lifestyle due to the unsettling sight of the meat reacting.
For those who relish meat, be forewarned: this unsettling video showcasing a freshly cut portion of meat might lead you to reevaluate your dietary preferences.
Earlier this week, the Twitter account “Weird and Terrifying” uploaded a video snippet displaying a slab of meat undergoing spasms. The video, which gained viral traction on Facebook in 2020, delves into the reactions that occur when butchers apply salt to raw meat.
This vital process not only draws out surface moisture but also contributes to its long-term preservation.
In the viral video, an unidentified butcher brings the meat closer to the camera, providing viewers with a clearer view of its spasmodic motions.
The meat’s surface almost seems to ripple, reacting to the recent application of salt.
Experts have previously explained that this phenomenon occurs exclusively with the freshest meat. The pulsations stem from the animal’s still active nerve endings, which are reacting to the salt.
As the video concludes, the butcher places the spasming meat back down.
Lv Suwen, an authority from the local animal health department, stated at the time, “Rest assured, this piece of meat is extremely fresh and originates from a recently slaughtered animal. Although the central nervous system is inactive, the nerve endings in the muscles remain active, resulting in the twitching. This is due to the nerves not having yet ceased functioning. It will stop after a brief period.”
Jackson’s video received attention on Twitter, prompting one user to comment, “I could have gone without this knowledge…”
Another user expressed, “Starting a vegetarian diet from now on, that’s just awful!”
Jackson’s video has also been shared on TikTok, where an additional viewer declared, “I’m transitioning to veganism.”
Meanwhile, a perturbed viewer shared, “My skin is crawling… it’s so unsettling.”
