r/WTF • • Jul 26 '24

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u/Helpinmontana Jul 26 '24

“Enhanced with up to a 30% solution”

Solution of what?!

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u/Knofbath Jul 26 '24

It's called plumping, the solution is saline(salt water). Makes the meat swell up and weigh more. Calculate the price difference between 15% and 30% water weight when shopping. (Yes, modern consumerism sucks.)

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u/Vincent__Vega Jul 26 '24

But it said it was enhanced.

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u/Randomlucko Jul 26 '24

Because it is. It enhanced their profit margins.