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Woody chicken breast and the alarming texture problem in modern poultry

Woody chicken breast is a growing texture problem in modern poultry, linked to rapid growth and muscle changes, though it remains safe to eat.
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You’re not imagining it: There’s a reason some chicken breasts are tough to chew

Sophie Hartman, a 33-year-old from Oregon, first noticed that the chicken breasts she was buying had a strange texture a few years ago. It was tough to chew. Rubbery almost. “Like it wasn't cooked.