Archive for November 10th, 2009

There are many theories circulating on the internet regarding this subject.

Some people claim pork marinated in coke sprouts worms after a few minutes (because supposedly even the worms are unable to tolerate the corrosive elements in the Coca Cola). Some people claim the coke on pork sprouts fat cells, not worms.

Theory 1:

Pigs kept in poor conditions are prone to infestation by the Trichinella worm, a parasite that can also infect dogs, horses, big cats, seals, bears, foxes and walruses. But even if infested by Trichinella, as long as the meat is cooked thoroughly, it poses no risk to people.

Theory 2:

The acid in the soda makes the worms come to the surface of the meat.

Theory 3:

It’s not worms, it’s fat. The phosphoric acid in the cola soaks into the meat and basically “cooks” tiny portions of the meat. This causes the “uncooked” meat to constrict and push globs of fat to the surface. The globs of fat, at first glance, look like maggots. Not a big deal and happens every time you marinate pork with any product containing phosphoric acid.

Final note:

We have not done enough research to confirm if these theories are true or not. However, it is up to your own judgement to decide.

An intoxicated 26-year-old woman stumbled and fell onto subway tracks in Boston. As Russ Mitchell reports, the train stopped half-way over her body.

Check out Mya dancing the Quickstep. Unfortunaty,  former NFL player Michael Irvin got eliminated last week.