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is why the wording on the package matters.

 

When retained water must be declared under applicable USDA requirements, consumers may see information indicating how much water was retained as a consequence of processing.

Elsewhere, a product may specifically state that it contains a certain percentage of an added solution.

Those descriptions provide useful information, particularly when comparing price.

Imagine two packages of chicken that appear almost identical. One may be minimally processed, while another has been enhanced with a solution designed to help retain moisture or add flavor.

The second

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