What are the changes?
2006-08-03 14:55:06 · 12 answers · asked by number 1 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
They no longer mate. No one wants to be with a frigid chick.
Seriously. The water in the cells turn to ice. This can rupture the cell membranes giving it a somewhat tenderizing effect. Ice can sublime. Not the euphoric state, but go from solid to vapor without passing through the liquid form. It is a form of freeze drying. Freeze drying is more efficient when a vacuum is pulled on the object as it is frozen. When moisture is lost from frozen food this way, it is difficult if not impossible to replace the moisture from the same cells that lost it. It can make the meat taste different. It's called freezer burn.
2006-08-03 17:19:33 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Cellophane 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Freezing does not hurt the quality of chicken. There are no significant changes. If you are going to freeze it, do it as soon as you can, make sure it is totally covered an frozen quickly. It keeps about 6 months .
2006-08-03 21:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frost free freezers will do more to diminish the integrity of the meat over time, since it warms up to melt and drain the frost. Other than that, the cells tend to burst when the water molecules freeze.
2006-08-03 22:04:16 · answer #3 · answered by Clean Independent Energy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's frozen for a short time (month or so) then nothing, it will be fine.
2006-08-03 21:58:09 · answer #4 · answered by AceGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freezing any food before cooking lowers its quality.
The two main reasons are (a) moisture loss and (b) molecular breakdown such as sugars, proteins, etc.
2006-08-04 03:18:19 · answer #5 · answered by Danny R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It gets a lot colder, and harder to chew! But seriously, I imagine some moisture is lost.
2006-08-03 21:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by fishing66833 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The flavor is dulled. But it's okay to freeze it for a while.
2006-08-03 22:00:11 · answer #7 · answered by lipstick7000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The egg came first.
2006-08-03 21:57:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't lay eggs anymore.
2006-08-03 21:59:11 · answer #9 · answered by Dagblastit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it turns a little soggy
2006-08-03 21:58:46 · answer #10 · answered by william z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋