Chicken Drumstick (Broilers Or Fryers, Cooked) Nutrition Facts

Chicken Drumstick (Broilers Or Fryers) is a poultry food whose cut, skin status, and raw or cooked state strongly affect its composition. It provides protein, monounsaturated fat, and potassium. Buy it refrigerated with intact packaging, follow the use-by date, and refrigerate promptly; once opened or cooked, use the FDA cold-storage chart rather than relying on smell alone.
Nutrition for 100 g
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Water Picked Up in the Chiller
Birds absorb some water in the chill tank after slaughter, and USDA notes it is not unusual for poultry to declare 8 to 12 percent retained water on the label. That figure is printed because it is part of the weight in the package.
How to choose and store Chicken Drumstick (Broilers Or Fryers, Cooked)
How to choose
Buy cold, well-sealed packages with no tears; pick them up last and keep them apart from ready-to-eat foods.
Storage
Refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below and use within 1–2 days, or freeze.
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