Storage Temperature for Chilled Dressed Chicken

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Chilled dressed chicken can be stored for 7 days at a temperature of:

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2°C
4°C
8°C
10°C

Storage Temperature for Chilled Dressed Chicken

Chilled dressed chicken can be stored for 7 days at a temperature of:

Options

2°C ✓
4°C
8°C
10°C

Correct Answer: A

Explanation in English

Correct Answer: 2°C

Chilled dressed chicken (fresh, non-frozen) can be stored safely for 7 days at 2°C. This temperature is just above freezing but low enough to significantly retard microbial growth.

Poultry Meat Storage at Different Temperatures

2°C (Chilled/Refrigerated): 7 days for dressed chicken
−18°C or below (Frozen): Several months to 1 year

Poultry Processing — Temperature–Time for Scalding

Broiler scalding: 58°C for 1 minute (soft scalding — feathers removed easily without skin damage)
Layer scalding: 60°C for 1 minute (harder scalding needed due to tougher skin)

Singeing

After defeathering, carcasses are passed over a blue flame for 5–10 seconds to burn off remaining hair-like pin feathers (singeing).

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