Pulled deli ham from the fridge and noticed a rainbow-like shine on the slices. Is that normal?
Yes—a rainbow-like, shiny or iridescent appearance on sliced deli ham can be normal and doesn’t automatically mean the ham is spoiled. 🥩 Why does deli ham look rainbow-colored? That sheen is often caused by light reflecting off the very thin layers of muscle fibers and moisture on the meat’s surface. It’s called iridescence and can …









