Are you one of those neat and hygienic people-okay, a little maniacal too-who see it as natural to wash raw chicken to eliminate bacteria? In that case, after reading the research from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, you change your mind.
Washing raw chicken is a bad idea (not as healthy as we thought)
Was your father one of those who washed the lettuce even with bleach? According to CDC estimates, there are more than 3,000 people in the US alone.They die each year from food poisoning due to chicken intake.This is because the chicken has a bacterium (campylobacteria) that can poison the meat.These types of bacteria come from the animal's feces.
So far, nothing new.The surprise of the readers will come when they know that washing the chicken increases the risk of meat poisoning because in the process of washing the raw chicken, the water It is a conductor of the bacteria that can cause it to end up in your clothes, on your skin, in chicken, in other washing equipment and in the kitchen in general.In the face of this, the American CDC recommends the utmost caution and for this it is not advisable to wash the chicken with water , what to do then?
Some tips to clean the chicken c rud or, if you wish, SAFELY:
When you want to eat chicken, keep in mind a golden law: well-cooked chicken It is a guarantee that you will not have bacteria. Remember that bacteria are kept cold and that the very high temperatures of the kitchen or oven are one of the fundamental bases to prevent food poisoning Other recommendations are:
- Cover raw chicken meat: If you are going to freeze the meat, do not forget to cover the meat before putting it in the fridge.
- Wash hands and utensils before and after: This is a rule that applies to any food you handle.Never handle food without washing your hands, both before and after the service.
- The chicken should NEVER have a pinkish color: The cotton test to know if the chicken is made is to open the central part with a knife.Terior is a pinkish tone or, directly, bloody is that you need to do much more.The color of the chicken made should be beige.
If these curiosities impact and inform you at the same time, Share them! And if you want to know more, learn about the curious job of chicken sexador and the case of chicken breasts without chicken from Israel.
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