What Those White Bits in Spam Actually Are

Have you ever cracked open a fresh can of luncheon meat, looking forward to a quick and delicious meal, only to stop dead in your tracks? That is exactly what happened to me not too long ago. I cut open a can of Spam recently and immediately noticed white lumps scattered throughout the meat. My first thought? Is this mold? I stood there, fork in hand, questioning whether I’d just ruined my lunch.

It is a completely normal reaction to hesitate when something looks unexpected. If you’ve ever opened a