Appearance | Pink to light red, moist meat |
Color | White to light pink (breast) or darker (thigh) |
Texture | Firm, tender |
Odor | Mild, fresh, characteristic odor |
Taste | Mild, slightly gamey |
Moisture Content | 70 - 75% |
Fat Content | 2 - 10% (varies by cut and preparation) |
Protein Content | 20 - 25% |
pH | 5.6 - 6.0 |
Bone Content | Varies by cut (e.g., bone-in or boneless) |
Salt Content | < 1% (if unseasoned) |
Foreign Matter | < 0.1% |
Shelf Life | 1 - 2 days (fresh) or up to 12 months (frozen) |
Crude Fiber | < 1% |