Chicken With Natural Juices

This product is cooked chicken, typically breast meat, that is packed in its own natural cooking liquids. The chicken is usually pre-cooked and then canned or packaged with the juices released during the cooking process.

Manufacturers use it as a convenient source of cooked chicken in ready-to-eat meals and soups. It provides a savory flavor and protein to products like canned soups, stews, and prepared entrees.

Chicken with natural juices is considered a whole food ingredient. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) generally recognizes chicken as safe (GRAS) for consumption. Regulatory bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated chicken and its components, typically finding them safe for consumption within normal dietary patterns. No specific health concerns are associated with consuming chicken packed in its own juices at typical intake levels.