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processed meat

[ˈprɑːsɛst miːt]
nounpl: processed meats
carne processada
1. Meat that has been treated through salting, curing, fermenting, smoking, or other preservation methods, often containing added preservatives, colorants, or flavor enhancers
Processed meat like bacon and sausage should be consumed in moderation for health reasons.
Carne processada como bacon e salsichas deve ser consumida com moderação por razões de saúde.
2. Commercial meat products that have undergone industrial processing rather than being sold fresh
The store sells a wide variety of processed meat products including ham, pepperoni, and deli turkey.
A loja vende uma grande variedade de produtos de carne processada, incluindo presunto, pepperoni e peru de delicatessen.
Synonyms
cured meatpreserved meattreated meatcarne curadacarne preservada
Antonyms
fresh meatraw meatcarne frescacarne crua

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carne processada
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
carne processada / embutido
Embutido commonly used for processed meat products like sausages
São Paulo
carne processada / carne industrializada
Carne industrializada also used to emphasize industrial processing
Portugal
carne processada / carne transformada
Carne transformada also acceptable; embutido used for cured sausages

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut down on processed meat
processed meat products
avoid processed meat
reduzir o consumo de carne processada
produtos de carne processada
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