A viral video of fresh meat twitching after being salted has left social media users disgusted, with many vowing to go vegan. The clip, originally shared in 2020 and now resurfacing with over 121,000 views, shows a butcher holding a slab of beef that spasms when sprinkled with salt.

Scientific American explains this happens because sodium ions activate nerve endings in fresh meat, causing temporary muscle contractions—a sign of freshness. However, the explanation hasn’t eased the disgust online.

Comments ranged from “The least appetizing thing I’ve ever seen” to “I’m done eating meat.” Similar unsettling meat videos have appeared before, sparking ongoing debates about meat consumption.

Adding salt to freshly cut muscle causes it to spasm. pic.twitter.com/h5GAp3NJYj

— Weird and Terrifying (@weirdterrifying) January 9, 2023