I read from the paper yesterday that most chickens we bought from the supermarket are injected with broth. It is not any illegal trick done by farmers to increase the weight of the poultry. It is permitted by the government.
The article does not explain why the government allows such practices. But the intention of the farmers is obvious: increase the poultry weight and maximise the profit. Not that profitable for the consumers though. While we think we are getting a healthful lot of protein and vitamin B from our chicken sandwiches, what we may be getting is indeed some extra salt and pepper. I do not know if this practice is common throughout the agriculture industry worldwide but this is the first time I have ever heard of it. I know farmers inject growth hormones to make chickens grow faster. But injecting broth? Not until yesterday.
I wonder if they do the same thing to the beef or fish or lamb too. Hope not.
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