"Shrunk to a Quarter After Blanching" and "Not Spoiled"... 'Absurd' Squid Controversy

Did you hear about a consumer who was shocked after blanching frozen squid bought online?

Recently, a consumer revealed photos showing that frozen squid shrank to about a quarter of its original size after being blanched.

The published photos show the squid side by side: one larger than the plate before cooking, and the other shrunken enough to fit into just one corner of the plate after cooking.

The author stated that they requested a return and refund from the company, but were told it was difficult because the product was not spoiled, and that they are currently awaiting a response from the importer.

Comments and photos from others sharing similar experiences followed, with some posting, "Mine shrunken down in a similar way, too."

Regarding the cause of the drastic shrinkage, suspicions were raised that it might be due to "sodium hydroxide treatment."

Treating squid with sodium hydroxide can alter protein structures and change moisture absorption, potentially causing the tissue to swell or soften.

However, it has not been confirmed whether sodium hydroxide was actually used in the product in question.

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