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“The Easy Way to Spot Unadulterated Chickens”

"Chicken meat is a versatile and nutritious food, perfect for family meals and gatherings. However, it's unfortunate that some sellers, driven by profit, resort to using chemicals to dye the skin of sick chickens to make them appear more appealing with a bright white hue."

Administrator

28 July, 2024

Chemical-Dyed Yellow Skin Chicken

After cleaning, the chicken will be dipped into a boiling pot of dye. Once dyed, the chicken’s skin turns a golden yellow, looking taut and appealing to buyers.

The chemicals used to dye the chicken are in powder form, cheap, and of unknown origin, potentially harmful to consumers’ health.

Distinguishing Natural and Dyed Chicken

	Natural Chicken	Dyed Chicken
Color	Natural chicken skin is ivory or light yellow. The wings, breast, and spine are a darker yellow.	Dyed chicken has a uniformly bright, golden-yellow skin. The dye comes off on your hands when touched.
Meat	The fatty parts of natural chicken are a rich yellow. The meat is firm and elastic.	The fat of the chicken is milky white. The meat is not firm, with some blood pooling or bruising.
Smell and Taste	Natural chicken has a distinctive, appetizing aroma.	Dyed chicken may have a faint smell of antibiotics or a foul odor.

Precautions When Buying Chicken

Some markets still sell chemicals like Selen and iron powder to dye chicken skin yellow. Avoid purchasing these chemicals.

To ensure you’re buying good quality chicken, buy a live chicken and wait for it to be plucked and butchered.

If buying pre-cut chicken, opt for reputable sellers in the market or purchase from large supermarkets and food stores, as these chickens have undergone inspections and have a clear origin.