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[Mariam Y.]

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?

 

[olenazh]

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

[Mariam Y.]

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

 

and Very Proud 

[SQFconsultant]

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

[HCFtech]

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

[olenazh]

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

[Mariam Y.]

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.

[Mariam Y.]

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!

[Mariam Y.]

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 :)

[Mariam Y.]

I found both of these online.

 

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

 

 

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