How to Spot Injected or Stuffed “Dirty” Chicken
Some businesses, aiming to increase their profits, inject water or stuffing into their chickens to make them appear heavier and more appealing. This practice not only diminishes the nutritional value and natural flavor of the meat but also introduces harmful bacteria and toxic chemicals through the use of unsanitary water and dangerous fillers.
How to identify injected or stuffed “dirty” chicken
– Injected or stuffed chicken lacks firmness. When pressed, the skin and meat will feel less elastic and more separated.
– Examine the thighs and breasts of the chicken. If they appear unusually thick and swollen, it is likely that the chicken has been injected with water or stuffing. These areas are directly injected during the process.
– [captionnews]If the thighs and breasts of the chicken are abnormally thick and swollen, it indicates the chicken has been injected with water or stuffing.[/captionnews]
– Poke the skin with a sharp object. If water comes out, the chicken has been injected with water.
– Tilt or change the position of the chicken. If its body quickly loses shape, do not purchase it as it has likely been injected with water.
– Stay away from chickens with a strong smell of antibiotics or any foul odor.
– When boiling the chicken, observe if it significantly shrinks. If it does, it has been injected with water and stuffing.
– Clean free-range chickens have a narrow chest, firm and elastic meat, dry skin, and a bright appearance, free from bruises or unusual odors. If it bears an inspection mark from the Veterinary Bureau, even better.
[captionnews]Clean free-range chickens have narrow chests, firm and elastic meat, dry and bright skin. If they bear an inspection mark from the Veterinary Bureau, even better.[/captionnews]
Identifying Chicken Dyed with “Yellow Dye”
“Yellow dye” is a chemical commonly used in the wood processing industry to give wood a shiny and attractive appearance. However, when used on chickens, it serves only to make them look more appealing, while being extremely harmful to consumers.
Signs of chicken dyed with “Yellow Dye”:
– Dyed chickens are usually dipped in the chemical, resulting in a bright and evenly colored outer skin, while the inner fat and meat remain white.
[captionnews]Dyed chickens usually have a bright and evenly colored outer skin.[/captionnews]
– Clean free-range chickens have a light yellow or pinkish-white color. Rubbing the skin will not transfer any color to your hands. The skin of these chickens is not uniformly colored, with the wings, chest, and back usually being darker than the rest of the body.
– Avoid chickens with abnormal yellow coloring and bruises on their skin.
[captionnews]Avoid chickens with bruises on their skin.[/captionnews]
– When you get home, boil the chicken and observe the water. If it turns yellow and has a foul odor, do not consume the chicken.
Identifying chickens that have been injected with chemicals, water, or had their skin dyed is not difficult if you are attentive and careful during the selection process. Always opt for reputable producers, supermarkets, and shops to reduce the risk of purchasing harmful “dirty” chickens.
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