Video Showing Freshly Cut Meat Is Making People Want To Turn Into Vegetarians

Social media users are clearly not thrilled with a recent video that shows meat twitching after salt is sprinkled on it.

The scene might look a bit disturbing at first glance.

The Science Behind the Spasming Meat

Nonetheless, there's a scientific explanation for this phenomenon, and understanding it might make the video seem less bizarre than it did initially.

A viral video displays the startling effect of sprinkling salt on freshly cut meat, sparking intense reactions across social media.

Many viewers have expressed that the video has made them rethink their dietary choices, with some considering giving up meat altogether.

Your Thoughts?

Go ahead and watch the video. We'd love to hear your thoughts on it.

Upon viewing, it's evident that the subject is merely meat, so the footage isn't graphically violent.

However, the impact of the salt has caused some viewers to find the appearance of the meat repulsive.

Scientific Insights

From a scientific standpoint, the spasms occur when salt is applied to freshly cut meat, making it seem as if it is still alive.

It's common to season meat with salt during cooking, but seeing it react in such a vivid way can intensify the grotesque aspect for some.

Historically, similar phenomena have been observed.

There are YouTube videos showing freshly prepared squid dishes where soy sauce is poured over, causing the tentacles to twitch as though the squid were still alive.

Have you ever seen similar reactions with frog legs and salt?

Hold Off on Wild Theories: Here's the Explanation

Before your imagination takes over, let us provide a clear scientific explanation for these bizarre movements.

The meat shown in the video is extremely fresh, so much so that the neurons in the flesh are still intact and able to react.

That's the secret behind this unsettling display.

Whether it's granular salt or salty soy sauce, the addition triggers a response from the neurons, leading to the reactions observed in the meat.

For those looking for a deeper dive, an article in last year's Scientific American provides an in-depth explanation:

"All cells are polarized, meaning the concentrations of charged atoms, or ions, inside them differ from those outside.

"This difference in ion concentrations creates a charge difference, or voltage, across their membranes—a membrane potential essential for neuron function."

The article further explains:

"Neurons, specialized for processing and transmitting electrical signals, maintain their membrane potential by actively expelling sodium ions and absorbing potassium ions, maintaining a voltage difference of about -70 millivolts.

"Activation of a neuron opens specific channels, allowing sodium ions to rush in. This change in charge difference prompts potassium channels to open, allowing potassium to exit.

"Eventually, the channels close, and active pumps work to restore the resting membrane potential, but not before triggering nearby channels to open, thus propagating the signal."

Simply put, because the meat is fresh and the neurons are still active, adding sodium chloride (salt) triggers this startling response.

Viewer Reactions

However, the resurgence of this video has left many viewers disturbed, with several claiming it has persuaded them to become vegetarians.

One viewer commented, "It's not cool at all. I feel creepy."

Another shared, "Well, this video could make me give up eating meat."

A third admitted, "I've just ordered a salad."

And another simply stated, "Yo! I ain't eating meat again."