There are foods that can be consumed without any or little cooking, as in the case of red meat or shellfish. Nevertheless, birds are foods that cannot be eaten if they are not cooked to perfection. And it is that the Spoiled chicken can contain bacteria harmful to health. But do not worry, identify a spoiled chicken It is very easy by smell and appearance.
Avoid illness by learning to spot spoiled chicken and following tips to further preserve food.
How to know if raw chicken is bad?
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The signs that show the poor condition in which the chicken is found are the following:
- gray color
- Strong odor, like ammonia
- slimy texture
- presence of mold
How do you know if frozen chicken has gone bad?
If the chicken has been frozen, the signs of poor condition are the following:
- Ice cap
- white spots
- Intense gray color
Tips to keep chicken longer:
It’s important to look at the expiration date shown on the package label and cook it before it expires. Nevertheless, the duration of the chicken can vary according to the temperatures in which it is exposed to preserve it. Also, it is necessary to keep it in good condition and if the chicken is whole, it should be separated into pieces and stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
Raw chicken can last one to two days in the fridge and up to nine months beyond the expiration date in the freezer. If it is cooked, it keeps in good condition for three or four days in the fridge and up to a year in the freezer.
NOTE: do not wash the chicken under the tap as it can increase the bacteria in it.
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