A long series of holidays finally started. And now, those Russians who did not have time to preoccupy with buying meat for barbecue in nature, massively go to shops and markets to purchase "raw materials" for the main treats of the May holidays.

Employees of the Rosselkhoznadzor are convinced that the approach to the choice of meat is as responsible as possible. And it is best to give preference not to mobile shops, but to stationary sales outlets selling meat and products from it.

It is important to understand that the consumer has every right to demand from the seller the accompanying documents for meat, and may also ask for a bill of lading for meat. Similarly, buyers can ask the seller for veterinary certificates and certificates of compliance with sanitary requirements of the Russian Federation.

As for the appearance of the meat, here experts advise to focus on a fresh chilled product, which visually should be dry and slightly shiny.

The color of the meat should be uniform, it should not have blood, but to the touch good meat is resilient (hence not thawed) and should not be sticky. It should be noted that thawed meat has a brighter color, and its consistency is loose, when pressed, liquid is released.

If the piece of meat that you chose, smells bad of musty, rottenness or “chemistry”, it is best to refuse to buy this product.