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You need to see whether the packaged nuggets are suitable for consumption, apart from checking the expiry date, making sure the color has not changed, and the texture of the nuggets is not hard.
Check out how to make sure nuggets are suitable for consumption before processing, quoted from the book “20 Nugget Creation Recipes” (2012) by Aan W published by JePe Press Media Utama (JPBOOKS).
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1. Make sure the nuggets don’t smell
Before cooking nuggets or consuming them, check the condition of the nuggets in the refrigerator first.
Make sure it doesn’t smell and is still fresh, otherwise throw away the nuggets immediately. Remember that nuggets are processed meat so the fishy smell is usually invisible.
However, if there is a slight smell to the nuggets, it is normal because it is from the spice mixture.\
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2. Natural nugget color
Make sure the color of the nuggets is still natural, chicken meat is generally white so if it becomes a nugget it should still be clean or golden yellow because of the bread crumbs.
If the color of the nugget tends to be dull and looks unattractive, it is likely that it has expired or is made from dangerous ingredients.
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3. The nuggets are not too hard
Nuggets should be neither soft nor hard. However, if the nuggets you buy are too hard or on the contrary soft, it’s best to throw them away.
Such conditions indicate that the nuggets are not suitable for consumption.
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4. Make sure the ingredients and expiration date are listed on the packaging
Make sure that the ingredients, production date and expiration date are listed on the nugget packaging.
Not only that, the composition of the ingredients must also be written on the package so you can know what the mixture is made from.
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