A burger is as good as its patty, and frozen beef is a one-way ticket to flavorless disappointment. Ice crystals that form during freezing can affect the meat’s texture and drain it of its juicy, ...

The technique is clutch for all sorts of other foods, too. Flash freezing—spreading out individual food items on a baking sheet to freeze before packaging—helps preserve texture, prevent clumping, and ...

Steaks and balloons have something in common — at least when it comes to freezing temperatures, according to Derico Setyabrata. BEEF FREEZE — Derico Setyabrata, assistant professor of meat science, ...