Testing for previously frozen chicken

Hi all,

I have a question please, is there any kind of "Testing kit" that can help us determine if raw chicken were previously frozen?

Hi Mariam Y., I like your profile picture, real Canadian, eh? :shades: Sorry for off-topic...

Hi Mariam Y., I like your profile picture, real Canadian, eh? :shades: Sorry for off-topic...

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My understanding from a client's lab is that you would need a "density" analysis and no, I have no idea how this works.

I think the only way to detect previously frozen meat is under a microscope as the cell structure will have changed.

How about water activity? Wouldn't it be different in thawed and fresh chicken? Logically, it should be, no?

My understanding from a client's lab is that you would need a "density" analysis and no, I have no idea how this works.

Thanks for replying. 

A chicken company (client) is asking if there is any testing that can help them identify the raw material they use, it is a good direction to check with labs maybe.

I think the only way to detect previously frozen meat is under a microscope as the cell structure will have changed.

That's an idea! I will try to find if there is any literature published one this topic.

Thanks!

How about water activity? Wouldn't it be different in thawed and fresh chicken? Logically, it should be, no?

I am not sure, maybe there is something out there about this.

I will try to look around. Thanks :)

I found both of these online.

https://www.agricult...iles/104854.pdf

https://www.scielo.b...&lng=es&nrm=iso