Frozen Chicken, Warning for Saturated Fat and Sodium... Price Difference Also 3.8 Times

Consumer Agency Comparison Survey of 10 Market Products
Risk of Exceeding Daily Nutrient Intake Limits with Excessive Consumption
Signature Boneless Chicken Cheapest at 950 Won
Gourmet Sobaba Chicken Soy Honey Bong Most Expensive Product

Frozen chicken products sold on the market were found to differ in taste and texture depending on the product. In particular, prices varied up to 3.8 times per 100g between products.

On the 1st, the Korea Consumer Agency announced that this was confirmed after comparing major nutritional components, safety, size, and price of 10 frozen chicken products. The survey included five bone-in chicken products: Gourmet Sobaba Chicken Soy Honey Drumstick, Gold Chicken Drumstick, No Brand Crispy Chicken Drumstick, Crispy Chicken Drumstick, and Cuisine Inside Sweet Honey Combo; and five boneless chicken products: Gourmet Fried Boneless Chicken, Schnell Chicken, Signature Boneless Chicken, Ashley Original Whole Boneless Chicken, and Air Fryer Boneless Chicken.

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As a result of the survey, among edible parts where bones are removed, Schnell Chicken had the highest fat content at 19.9g per 100g, while No Brand Crispy Chicken Drumstick had the lowest at 8.9g. Protein content was highest in Schnell Chicken at 19g, and lowest in Cuisine Inside Sweet Honey Combo at 10g, which contained French fries and thus had a lower chicken ratio. Sodium content was highest in Schnell Chicken at 696mg and lowest in Gourmet Fried Boneless Chicken at 374mg.

In a consumer survey on the amount of frozen chicken consumed per serving, 37.7% responded that they consume half a package of products packaged in 400-600g. One serving size (edible portion 200g) contained 396-642 kcal, 22-40g carbohydrates, 20-38g protein, and 17.8-39.8g fat, with saturated fat at 5.0-16.6g, cholesterol at 92-172mg, and sodium at 748-1392mg. When consuming 300g of edible portion, saturated fat ranged from 7.5 to 24.9g (50-166%) and sodium from 1122 to 2088mg (56-104%), exceeding the daily nutritional intake standards in some products, so the Consumer Agency advised controlling intake amounts.

There were also differences in the weight of one piece and the size of the meat. Among bone-in chicken, Gold Chicken Drumstick was relatively small at 31-46g, while No Brand Crispy Chicken Drumstick was relatively large at 58-73g. Among boneless chicken, Schnell Chicken was relatively small at 11-17g, and Signature Boneless Chicken was relatively large at 28-37g.

According to sensory evaluations by trained panels, flavors such as barbecue, soy sauce, and garlic were expressed differently depending on the added ingredients, with varying intensities. There were also differences in texture, such as the crispiness of the batter, giving each product unique characteristics. Cuisine Inside Sweet Honey Combo, which can be eaten with sauce, was relatively sweet, while Schnell Chicken was characterized by strong spicy and pepper flavors. Differences were also found in texture and mouthfeel, such as the crispiness of the batter and the juiciness of the chicken meat.

The price per 100g ranged from a minimum of 950 won to a maximum of 3,660 won, showing up to a 3.8 times difference between products. Among bone-in chicken, No Brand Crispy Chicken Drumstick was the cheapest at 1,350 won, and Gourmet Sobaba Chicken Soy Honey Drumstick was the most expensive at 3,660 won. Among boneless chicken, Signature Boneless Chicken was the cheapest at 950 won, and Gourmet Fried Boneless Chicken was the most expensive at 2,440 won.

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