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Why did my chicken breast turn white in the freezer?

Why did my chicken breast turn white in the freezer?

Raw chicken will keep in the freezer for about nine months. Sometimes the chicken in the freezer can get white spots earlier or turn white. Can you still eat the chicken?

The white spots on chicken are freezer burn. The structure of the meat is then affected by the evaporation of ice crystals on the surface of frozen food. In the case of chicken, the meat turns white.

You can eat chicken breast with freezer burn, but since the meat is affected, the taste is no longer optimal and the meat may be dry. It is best to remove the white pieces.

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Recipes with chicken

  • Recipe for chicken breast strips with baby potatoes, green beans and wild mushroom pesto
  • Spring salad with chicken and pesto
  • Filled chicken breast with cheese and cherry tomatoes on a bed of Savoy cabbage