Is meat glue safe to eat after cooking? The definitive guide to transglutaminase
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5 min read
Over a third of Americans admit to worrying about food safety at least once a week, and the topic of "meat glue" often fuels those anxieties. While the name 'meat glue' can sound unappetizing and unnatural, it refers to an enzyme called transglutaminase, used to bind smaller cuts of meat together. The critical question for many consumers is whether this bonding agent remains safe after the meat has been cooked.