20 brands for fresh poultry in the markets .. 90% of them are locally produced

A field survey conducted by «Emirates Today», which included a number of cooperatives and sales outlets, revealed that 21 brands of fresh poultry in the state markets, while it was found that more than 90% of them are locally produced, in addition to that they are luxurious and raged on farms without cages.

Two officials in the outlets for selling a large demand from consumers confirmed the purchase of poultry during the current month of Ramadan, driven by the high demand, and the discounts offered by the outlets of sales on several varieties of fresh poultry, noting that there is an increase of 50% in the consumption of chicken during the month of Ramadan.

Poultry is among the nine basic consumer goods, which the Ministry of Economy prevented any increase in their prices except with prior approval, due to its importance to consumers, and the presence of a large demand for them.

Diversity

In detail, a field survey conducted by «Emirates Today» in a number of cooperatives and sales outlets that have branches in the various emirates of the country revealed that there are more than 21 brands of fresh poultry in the state markets.

The survey showed that a percentage of more than 90% of fresh poultry in the UAE markets is locally produced, while the remaining percentage is due to poultry imported from Saudi Arabia and Oman in particular.

The survey also showed a great diversity in fresh chicken products, as it varies between whole chicken pieces, cut parts (thighs, chests, wings and legs), whether with the skin or skinned, along with liver and gum products, “shish tawook” pieces, and other products.

High quality

The survey shows that poultry products in the state markets are of high quality, taking into account the health requirements in these products, where the commodity covers indicate that they are luxurious and fresh products from the farm directly, as it indicates that poultry was raised on farms without cages, completely free of antibiotics, hormones added, naturally lush, 100% plant nutrition The major sales outlets are on the launch of fresh poultry products that are ready for cooking and barbecue, while cutting into parts that have been washed, cleaned and equipped with spices needed to facilitate the barbecue and cooking process.

Turnout

In addition, the official in a large sale outlet, Abu Bakr Hafeez, said that more than 90% of the brands of fresh chicken are locally produced in the country, while the remaining remaining remaining imported from Saudi Arabia and Oman, stressing that local fresh poultry is of high quality, and takes into account international quality requirements.

He added: «Poultry in general is one of the goods on which there is a large turnout from consumers during Ramadan, as consumption rises by rates ranging between 40 and 50%, especially with the offering of discounts and price offers on them.

In turn, the official in one of the major sales outlets that have branches in the emirates of the state, Yaqoub Omran, said that there is a great demand from consumers to buy poultry during the current Ramadan in particular, as it is a basic food for families in Ramadan, as well as price cuts on a large number of brands for poultry during the month of fasting, agreeing with Hafiz that there is an increase of 40% in the consumption of chicken during the month of Ramadan.

Chicken and cholesterol

A lot of poultry intake can lead to high levels of cholesterol in the blood, which indirectly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, and eating many animal proteins, such as chicken meat, may lead to difficulty maintaining a healthy weight.

Benefits of eating poultry

Poultry meat is characterized by being a suitable food for consumption by all age groups, in addition to containing high nutritional value.

A number of consumers in the state prefer to eat chicken, given that it contains proteins, vitamins and essential minerals, the most prominent of which are magnesium, calcium, potassium, copper, zinc, iron and vitamin B, and eating protein helps to increase the feeling of satiety, and reduce the desire to eat more food.

Eating chicken contributes to building muscle tissue through bone protection, enhancing their health and strength and maintaining the density of minerals in the bone, as well as strengthening the muscles, and the chicken breast is specifically one of the best meat products to improve muscle mass, as proteins help build and maintain muscle mass and improve immunity, as it is a great source of protein, and very low calories

. The covers of goods indicate that poultry is fresh products and raged on farms without cages.