One of Wendy’s slogans is “Quality is our recipe.” Using fresh meat is the number one point that the company makes to prove it offers quality products, and that of course includes the meat in their chili. When it comes to meat, fresh is often better than frozen, particularly with ground beef. Lean ground meat is approximately 60 percent water, so when you freeze a chunk of hamburger beef, the water freezes as well, creating ice crystals that chop up the meat in a less-than-ideal way. It tears the muscle fibers, and when the meat thaws, it leaves unsightly reddish water on the cutting board.
Furthermore, if meat is exposed to air in the freezer, it can lead to unwanted consequences like freezer burn or dehydration. It’s not unsafe to eat, but it won’t look or taste like it does when it’s fresh. The fact that the meat used in Wendy’s chili never touches the inside of the freezer means it’s always going to taste that much better.
Watch the video to see why Wendy’s chili is so delicious!
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Always fresh meat | 0:13
Starting as something else | 0:57
More than one kind of bean | 1:45
A low-calorie meal | 2:35
That essential sense of smell | 3:14