Why is the frozen meat darker in color?

The color of meat, whether frozen, chilled, or thawed, depends on the presence or absence of oxygen. Frozen meat appears darker because it isn’t exposed to oxygen. As soon as the frozen meat comes in contact with air and begins to thaw, it will regain its original color.

It’s like how fresh apples or potatoes turn brown once cut open and exposed to air. In the case of our frozen meats, they go from dark to their original meat color once exposed to air. Rest assured, this does not affect the quality or safety of the meat.