Why is chicken meat a suitable choice for a balanced diet at all ages?
Contents What you need to know Chemical composition How it works Where do the confusion come from? In numbers What you need to know Chicken meat is a source of complete proteins, providing all the essential amino acids the body needs. Due to the fine structure of muscle fibers and the low content of connective tissue, it is easy to chew and digest. […]
Cleaning chicken meat: why is it not recommended?
Contents What you need to know How does it work? The legislative framework How is this aspect managed in the modern poultry industry? Where do the confusions come from? In figures In short Did you know? What you need to know Contrary to a still widespread habit, raw chicken meat should not be washed before preparation. Washing does not eliminate the microorganisms that may be present in […]
Refrigeration vs. freezing
Contents What you need to know The legislative framework How does it work? How is this aspect managed in the modern poultry industry? Where do the confusion come from? In figures In short Did you know that... 3 golden rules for consumers What you need to know Refrigeration and freezing are two safe methods for preserving chicken meat, but they have different purposes. […]
What indicates the bomb-like appearance of the foil on some chicken fillet trays?
In the case of chicken meat packaged in a protective atmosphere (MAP), a slightly stretched foil usually indicates that the packaging is airtight and that the protective atmosphere is maintained inside. Unlike other categories of food, where the swelling of the packaging can be caused by fermentation, in chilled meat packaged in MAP this aspect is a characteristic […]
How do we choose chicken meat correctly on the shelf?
Contents What you need to know The legislative framework How does it work? How is this aspect managed in the modern poultry industry? Where do the confusion come from? In figures In short 30-second checklist on the shelf What you need to know The freshness and safety of chicken meat are not evaluated by a single criterion, but by analyzing the whole package: appearance, […]
Chicken meat and diets: why is it one of the most recommended sources of protein?
Contents What you need to know The legislative framework How does it work? How does it compare with other types of meat? How is this aspect managed in the modern poultry industry? Where do the confusion come from? In figures In short What you need to know Chicken meat is one of the most frequently recommended sources of protein within a balanced diet […]
What the new „Food & Feed Omnibus” sends to the food industry
In recent years, one of the most frequent criticisms from the European agri-food industry has been that the regulatory process has become increasingly complex: parallel procedures, multiple reports, long approval deadlines and legislative overlaps consume time and resources without always bringing an added layer of protection for the consumer. Through the new legislative package […]
