Whole Chicken: Includes the entire chicken, often without giblets.
Chicken Cuts:
Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless or bone-in)
Chicken Thighs (boneless, skinless or bone-in)
Chicken Wings
Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken Tenders
Pre-cooked Chicken: Nuggets, strips, patties, etc.
Seasoned or Marinated Chicken: Chicken that has been pre-seasoned or marinated for flavor enhancement.
2. Weight/Packaging
Packaging Options:
Bulk Packaging: For foodservice or wholesale use, often in large bags or boxes.
Retail Packaging: Individual packages for consumers, such as plastic trays or vacuum-sealed bags.
Portion Sizes: Common portion weights might range from 0.5 kg to 3 kg or more, depending on the product.
Weight Specifications: Frozen chicken might be sold in individual pieces, such as 6-8 pieces per pack or by total weight (e.g., 1 kg of chicken breasts).
Quality Grades (if applicable)
USDA Quality Grades (for U.S. markets):
Grade A: Highest quality, with no defects and good flesh condition.
Grade B or C: Lower grades, often used for processed or lower-cost products.
Country of Origin: Some chicken products may indicate where they were raised or processed (e.g., "Product of the USA," "Product of Brazil").
Organic: If the chicken is raised without antibiotics or hormones and adheres to organic farming practices.
Free-Range/Grass-Fed: Indicating the chickens were raised with access to the outdoors or on a diet of grass.
