CONSUMERS are being warned about the incorrect labelling of some chicken products
The health department said the warning applied to frozen chicken portions.
"The description fails to inform the consumer that the product ... is a composite foodstuff, consisting of chicken portions to which the processor added a brine-based mixture or solution," health spokesman Fidel Radebe said.
- In July, it was reported that government wants to reduce the levels of brine found in chicken.
Chicken sold in South Africa is said to contain excessive amounts of brine, which could have health implications.
Brine is a salt solution used to enhance the texture and flavour of frozen chicken.
The Department of Agriculture has drafted changes to the Agricultural Product Standards Act aimed at reducing the level of brine in chicken to 4% - whereas brine levels in chicken in South Africa are as high as 30%.
Frozen food warning
CONSUMERS are being warned about the incorrect labelling of some chicken products
The health department said the warning applied to frozen chicken portions.
"The description fails to inform the consumer that the product ... is a composite foodstuff, consisting of chicken portions to which the processor added a brine-based mixture or solution," health spokesman Fidel Radebe said.
Chicken sold in South Africa is said to contain excessive amounts of brine, which could have health implications.
Brine is a salt solution used to enhance the texture and flavour of frozen chicken.
The Department of Agriculture has drafted changes to the Agricultural Product Standards Act aimed at reducing the level of brine in chicken to 4% - whereas brine levels in chicken in South Africa are as high as 30%.
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