A Complete Guide to All the Labels on Chicken Packaging — Meat Basics

If you've ever felt totally confused when reading the label on a package of chicken, I can guarantee that you're not alone. Not by a long shot. There are so many terms to know, and it seems like new labeling buzzwords keep popping up. It can be tricky to know what's important versus marketing buzzwords that don't actually carry much weight.

Let me walk you through a rundown of the most common terms you're likely to encounter on packaged chicken, what they actually mean, and what's really important.

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