Should Raw Pork Smell Sweet? Decoding Meat Odors for Food Safety
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4 min read
While a fresh, slightly metallic aroma can be a normal characteristic of raw pork, a distinctly sweet, pungent, or sickly-sweet smell is a major warning sign of spoilage. This off-putting odor is the result of microbial growth and should alert you that the meat is no longer safe for consumption.
