More visible under bright light
Common in very fresh or well-sliced meat
In fact, meat scientists have known about this for years, but the internet discovering it for the first time makes it feel way more dramatic.
Is It Safe to Eat?
Short answer: yes—as long as the steak smells normal, isn’t slimy, and is within its use-by date.
Iridescence does not mean:
The meat is spoiled
