What is this white stuff that comes out of chicken when I bake it? It’s NOT fat! It’s from Costco and supposedly organic. The white substance is rubbery!!

If you’ve ever noticed a mysterious white, gel-like material oozing from chicken as it cooks, you’re not alone. This common phenomenon often raises questions about its nature, safety, and whether it indicates something is wrong.

What Is the “White Goo”?

The white substance is a normal and harmless byproduct of the cooking process. Food science confirms it is primarily a mixture of water and soluble proteins that are forced out of the chicken’s muscle fibers when heated.

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