What additives are in the chicken meat available in Canada? – David H, ON

None! Fresh, raw chicken meat is additive-free. However, some chicken products (such as chicken labelled “seasoned") could include additives. This is because the word “seasoned” means the meat has been processed using a mixture of salt, water and/or sodium phosphate to allow the product to retain some of its moisture when cooked (sometimes flavouring is added too). Single ingredient meat products, like boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thighs, etc. will have no ingredient lists, no mention of “seasoning,” and therefore, no additives.