Have you ever taken a slice of ham out of the refrigerator and noticed something unusual? Instead of looking uniformly pink, the surface appears shiny, with colorful rainbow reflections of blue, green, yellow, or purple. It may look strange, and you might immediately wonder whether the ham is safe to eat.
The good news is that this rainbow-like appearance can have a perfectly natural explanation. In many cases, it is caused by the way light interacts with the surface and structure of the meat. However, it is still important to
