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Before you even get into the packaging and labeling, the first step when buying chicken is to give it a good inspection. Fresh poultry will be pale pink, taught, and shiny.
If the skin is on, it should be intact , and uniformly white. If you can, press gently on the chicken. It should be firm and readily bounce back at your touch. Giving the chicken a whiff is another good test for freshness – it should have a very mild, basically neutral smell.Sign up for our newsletter!The date stamped on the package can also give you a good indication of when the chicken was processed and packaged, and how long it will stay fresh when you bring it home.
Alternate chilling methods involve spraying the meat with cold water, but this can water-log the meat, reducing its flavor and preventing it from getting fully crisp when cooked.
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