Mythical Chicken

Due to misinformation and questionable marketing, there are quite a few myths and misconceptions about chicken.

Additionally, we as consumers have become so far removed from raising animals on a farm, it’s hard to know the facts.

Here are the top 4 chicken myths:

Myth #1: Chickens are given hormones and steroids to make them grow faster and bigger (nearly 80% of Canadians believe this myth).

FACT: There are no added hormones or steroids in any chicken meat.

• The reality? No chicken sold or raised in Canada and the U.S. is given hormones or steroids. In fact, Canada and US has banned all hormones and steroids in poultry since the 1950s. It is true that chickens are bigger and grow faster these days but that is because of proper nutrition, better veterinarian care, better living conditions and good breeding not because of hormones. It is purely a marketing gimmick when the package states “hormone free” or “no added hormones”.

Myth #2: Chickens are genetically modified.

FACT: Chicken are not genetically modified.

• There are actually no genetically modified animals commercially available. In late 2015, a genetically engineered salmon was the first GMO animal to be approved in the United States but it will not be on the market and available for purchase for a few years.

Myth #3: If a chicken is given antibiotics, then the chicken meat will have antibiotic residue in it (nearly 3/4 of Canadians believe antibiotics are present in most chicken meat).

FACT: There are no antibiotics in the chicken you buy.

• All the chicken you buy is “antibiotic free” – Canada has strict regulations with respect to antibiotic use and withdrawal times to ensure that chicken reaching the marketplace does not contain residues which is monitored by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The reason why sometimes antibiotics are used is because just like people sometimes animals get sick and treating their illness under veterinarian guidance is an ethical part of animal care.

Myth #4: Chickens are raised in cages.

FACT: No chicken meat you buy is raised in a cage.

• The majority of chickens raised for meat in the Canada and the U.S. live in large, open structures called houses, where they are free to roam, munch on food, drink water and socialize with other birds.

Now that we know a little bit more about the food we eat, it’s time for a fantastic flavoured meal with leftovers!

Your local Lococo’s has a great deal on their Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast for $4.88 / lb.

To make these chicken breasts go further than just one meal, cut them lengthwise keeping half the breast for your meal and the other half for leftover chicken nuggets.

Here is a great recipe for you to try: ZEG’s Chicken Nuggets.

Whether you drizzle ZEG Sauces on top of your chicken breast or dunk your chicken nuggets, ZEG Sauces will elevate that tender juicy chicken taste! Enjoy!

Savour the Flavour!

🐓 ZEG sauces are a multiple use condiment sauce that can be used on any food around the world.

🐓 You can use ZEG sauces for basting, marinating, spreading, as a side dipping sauce, or as a dressing the options are unlimited.

🐓 Use ZEG sauces on everything from chicken, pork, and beef to vegetables, rice, and tofu.

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