Red Seal Cook

Category - Meat and Poultry

According to CFIA chicken classification standards, how old is a chicken that is classified as fowl?
  1. 4 months
  2. 7 months
  3. 2 months
  4. 6 months
Explanation
Answer: B - Fowl is a mature female, over 7 months of age at the time of harvest. Although less tender, it is valued for its flavour. It should be used in braised dishes.
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