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UNITED

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GENERAL

TRADE/WP.7/GE.11/2002/13/Add.3

12 July 2002

ORIGINAL : ENGLISH

ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE

COMMITTEE FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY AND

ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

Working Party on Standardization of

Perishable Produce and Quality Development

Specialized Section on Standardization of Meat

11th session, 9 - 10 April 2002, Geneva

REPORT OF THE ELEVENTH SESSION

Addendum 3

UNECE STANDARD FOR CHICKEN

The Specialized Section decided that the text of the chicken production pages had advanced far enough to annex it to the report in order to have a translated version for the next meeting of rapporteurs. The product images are for technical reasons not included in this document. A version containing these photographs is available on the homepage of the Agricultural Standards Unit (see www.unece.org/trade/agr following the menu STANDARDS and then MEAT).

GE.02-

UNECE STANDARD FOR CHICKEN
SECTION 7B
CHICKEN PRODUCT CARCASSES AND PARTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Foreword

Purpose

Chicken Skeletal Diagram Explanation

Product Description Item No.

Whole Bird 0101

Whole Bird w/out Giblets (W.O.G.) 0102

Boneless Whole Bird w/out Wings & Giblets 0103

W.O.G. w/ Long-Cut Drumsticks 0104

W.O.G. w/ Half Neck 0105

W.O.G. w/ Whole Neck 0106

W.O.G. w/ Head 0107

W.O.G. w/ Head & Feet 0108

2-Piece Cut-Up (Split Bird) 0201

4-Piece Cut-Up (Quartered Bird) 0202

6-Piece Cut-Up 0203

8-Piece Cut-Up, Traditional 0204

8-Piece Cut-Up, Non-Traditional 0205

9-Piece Cut-Up, Traditional 0206

9-Piece Cut-Up, Country-Cut 0207

10-Piece Cut-Up 0208

Front Half 0301

Front Half w/out Wings (Whole Breast with Back) 0302

Back Half 0401

Back Half w/out Tail 0402

Breast Quarter 0501

Split Breast w/Back Portion 0502

Whole Breast w/Ribs & Tenderloins 0601

Bone-in Whole Breast w/ Ribs and Wings 0602

Boneless Whole Breast w/ Rib Meat, w/out Tenderloins 0603

Boneless Whole Breast w/ Tenderloins 0604

Boneless Whole Breast w/out Tenderloins 0605

Bone-in Split Breast w/ Ribs 0701

Bone-in Split Breast w/ Ribs & Wing 0702

Boneless Split Breast w/out Rib Meat 0704

Partially Boneless Split Breast w/ Rib Meat &

1st Wing Segment 0705

Inner Fillet (Tender, Small Fillet) 0801

Inner Filler w/Tendon Tip Off 0802

Leg w/ Back Portion (Leg Quarter) 0901

Leg w/ Back Portion w/out Tail (Leg Quarter w/out Tail) 0902

Leg w/ Back Portion w/out Tail or Abdominal Fat 0903

Long-Cut Drumstick & Thigh Portion w/Back 0904

Whole Leg (Short-Cut Leg) 1001

Whole Leg w/ Abdominal Fat 1002

Whole Leg, Long-Cut 1003

Whole Leg, w/ Thigh/Drumstick Incision (Short-Cut

Sujiire) 1004

Whole Leg, Long-Cut, w/ Thigh/Drumstick Incision

(Long-Cut Sujiire) 1005


CHICKEN PRODUCT CARCASSES AND PARTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Thigh 1101

Bone-in Thigh w/ Back Portion (Thigh Quarter) 1102

Boneless Thigh, Trimmed 1103

Boneless Thigh, Squared 1104

Boneless Thigh, Trimmed & Squared 1105

Drumstick 1201

Slant-Cut Drumstick 1202

Whole Wing 1301

1st & 2nd Segment Wing (V-Wing) 1302

2nd & 3rd Segment Wing (2-Joint Wing) 1303

1st Segment Wing (Wing Drummette) 1304

2nd Segment Wing (Wing Flat) 1305

3rd Segment Wing (Wing Tip) 1306

1st Segment & 2nd Segment Wings 1307

Wings w/ Back Attached 1308

Stripped Lower Back 1401

Lower Back 1402

Upper Back 1403

Whole Back 1404

Tail 1501

Neck 1601

Head 1701

Processed Paws 1801

Processed Feet 1802

Unprocessed Paws 1803

Unprocessed Feet 1804

Gizzards, Mechanically Cut 1901

Gizzards, Butterfly-Cut 1902

Gizzards, V-Style Cut 1903

Livers 2001

Hearts, Cap Off 2101

Hearts, Cap On 2102

Testes (Fries, Testicles) 2201

Breast Skin 2301

Thigh/Leg Skin 2302

Body Skin 2303

Abdominal Fat (Leaf Fat) 2401

2-Product Combinations 4001

3-Product Combinations 4002

4-Product Combinations 4003

CHICKEN SKELETAL DIAGRAM EXPLANATION

Two of the three skeletal diagrams of a whole chicken shown below are used to illustrate the composition of each poultry product. These three diagrams show the major bones of the chicken in dorsal or back view (in blue), ventral or breast view (in orange), and lateral or side view (in yellow). The shaded areas of views for the particular product represents the portion and muscles of the chicken included in that product.

CHICKEN – WHOLE BIRD

A “whole bird” consists of an intact carcass with all parts, including the breast, thighs, drumsticks, wings, back, and abdominal fat. The head and feet are removed, and the oil gland and tail may or may not be present. The gizzard, heart, liver, and neck with or without skin (giblet pack) are included as separate parts.

70101-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

70101-12 Bone-in, Skinless

70101-21 Boneless, Skin-On, Color not specified

70101-22 Boneless, Skinless

CHICKEN – WHOLE BIRD WITHOUT GIBLETS (W.O.G.)

A “whole bird without giblets” consists of an intact carcass with all parts, including the breast, thighs, drumsticks, wings, back, and abdominal fat. The head and feet are removed, and the oil gland and tail may or may not be present.

70102-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

70102-12 Bone-in, Skinless

70102-21 Boneless, Skin-On, Color not specified

70102-22 Boneless, Skinless

CHICKEN – BONELESS WHOLE BIRD WITHOUT GIBLETS (W.O.G.) OR WINGS

A “boneless whole bird without giblets or wings” consists of an intact carcass with the breast, thigh, and drumstick meat. The head, wings, feet, and oil gland and tail are removed.

70103-21 Boneless, Skin-On, Color not specified

70103-22 Boneless, Skinless

CHICKEN – WHOLE BIRD WITHOUT GIBLETS (W.O.G.), WITH LONG-CUT DRUMSTICKS (SHANK)

A “whole bird without giblets, with long-cut drumstick” consists of an intact carcass with all parts, including the breast, thighs, drumsticks, wings, back, and abdominal fat. The head and paws are removed, and the tail may or may not be present.

70104-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

70104-12 Bone-in, Skinless

70104-21 Boneless, Skin-On, Color not specified

70104-22 Boneless, Skinless


CHICKEN – WHOLE BIRD WITHOUT GIBLETS (W.O.G.) WITH HALF NECK

A “whole bird without giblets with half neck” consists of an intact carcass with one-half of the neck attached with all parts, including the breast, thighs, drumsticks, wings, back, and abdominal fat. The head, one-half of the neck, and the feet are removed, and the oil gland and tail may or may not be present.

70105-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN – WHOLE BIRD WITHOUT GIBLETS (W.O.G.) WITH WHOLE NECK

A “whole bird without giblets with whole neck” consists of an intact carcass with the neck attached with all parts, including the breast, thighs, drumsticks, wings, back, and abdominal fat. The head and feet are removed, and the oil gland and tail may or may not be present.

70106-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN – WHOLE BIRD WITHOUT GIBLETS (W.O.G.) WITH HEAD

A “whole bird without giblets with head” consists of an intact carcass with the head attached with all parts, including the breast, thighs, drumsticks, wings, back, and abdominal fat. The feet are removed and the oil gland and tail may or may not be present.

70107-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN – WHOLE BIRD WITHOUT GIBLETS (W.O.G.) WITH HEAD AND FEET

A “whole bird without giblets with head and feet” consists of an intact carcass with the head and feet attached. All parts, including the breast, thighs, drumsticks, wings, back, and abdominal fat are also attached. The oil gland and tail may or may not be present.

70108-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN – TWO-PIECE CUT-UP (SPLIT BIRD)

A “2-piece cut-up chicken” is produced by splitting a whole bird without giblets (70102) end to end through the back and breast to produce approximately equal left and right carcass halves. The oil gland, tail, and abdominal fat may or may not be present. Individual parts may or may not come from the same bird.

70201-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified


CHICKEN – FOUR-PIECE CUT-UP (QUARTERED BIRD)

A “4-piece cut-up chicken” is produced by cutting a whole bird without giblets (70102) into 2 breast quarters with wings attached and 2 leg quarters. The oil gland, tail, and abdominal fat may or may not be present. Individual parts may or may not come from the same bird.

70202-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN – SIX-PIECE CUT-UP

A “6-piece cut-up chicken” is produced by cutting a whole bird without giblets (70102) into 2 split breasts with back and rib portions, 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs with back portion. The wings are removed. The oil gland, tail, and abdominal fat may or may not be present. Individual parts may or may not come from the same bird.

70203-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN – EIGHT-PIECE CUT-UP, TRADITIONAL

A “8-piece traditional cut-up chicken” is produced by cutting a whole bird without giblets (70102) into

2 split breasts with back and rib portions, 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs with back portion, and 2 wings. The oil gland, tail, and abdominal fat may or may not be present. Individual parts may or may not come from the same bird.

70204-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN –EIGHT-PIECE CUT-UP, NON-TRADITIONAL

A “8-piece non-traditional cut-up chicken” is produced by cutting a whole bird without giblets (70102) into eight pieces specified by the buyer or seller. The old gland, tail, and abdominal fat may or may not be present. Individual parts may or may not come from the same bird.

70205-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN – NINE-PIECE CUT-UP, TRADITIONAL

A “9-piece traditional cut-up chicken” is produced by cutting a whole bird without giblets (70102) into

1 breast portion containing the clavicle, 2 split breasts with back and rib portions, 2 drumsticks,

2 thighs with back portion, and 2 wings. The oil gland, tail, and abdominal fat may or may not be present. . Individual parts may or may not come from the same bird.

70206-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN – NINE-PIECE CUT-UP, COUNTRY-CUT

A “9-piece country-cut cut-up chicken” is produced by cutting a whole bird without giblets (70102) into 1 lower breast portion, 2 upper split breasts portions (with back and rib portions), 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs with back portion, and 2 wings. The oil gland, tail, and abdominal fat may or may not be present. Individual parts may or may not come from the same bird.

70207-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified


CHICKEN – TEN-PIECE CUT-UP

A “10-piece cut-up chicken” is produced by cutting a whole bird without giblets (70102) into 4 equal breast portions with back and ribs, 2 thighs with back portion, 2 drumsticks, and 2 wings. The oil gland, tail, and abdominal fat may or may not be present. Individual parts may or may not come from the same bird.

70208-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN – FRONT HALF

A “front half” is produced by cutting a whole bird without giblets (70102) perpendicular to the backbone at the ilium just above the femur and downward to the tip of the metasternum. The front half consists of a full breast with the adjacent back portion and both wings attached.

70301-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN – FRONT HALF WITHOUT WINGS (WHOLE BREAST WITH BACK)

A “front half without wings” is produced by cutting a whole bird without giblets (70102) perpendicular to the backbone at the ilium just above the femur and downward to the tip of the metasternum, and removing the wings. The front half without wings consists of a full breast with the adjacent back portion.

70302-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN – BACK HALF (SADDLE)

A “back half” is produced by cutting a whole bird without giblets (70102) perpendicular to the backbone at the ilium just above the femur and downward to the tip of the metasternum. The back half consists of both legs with the adjoining portion of the back, adjacent abdominal fat, and tail. The oil gland may or may not be removed.

70401-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN – BACK HALF WITHOUT TAIL (SADDLE)

A “back half without tail” is produced by cutting a whole bird without giblets (70102) perpendicular to the backbone at the ilium just above the femur and downward to the tip of the metasternum. The back half without tail consists of both legs with the adjoining portion of the back and adjacent abdominal fat.

70402-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN – BREAST QUARTER

A “breast quarter” is produced by cutting a front half (70301) along the sternum and back into two approximately equal portions. The breast quarter consists of half of a breast with the attached wing and a portion of the back.

70501-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified


CHICKEN – SPLIT BREAST WITH BACK PORTION

A “split breast with back portion” is produced by cutting a front half without wings (70302) along the sternum and back into two approximately equal portions. The split breast with back portion consists of half of a breast with a portion of the back attached.

70502-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN – WHOLE BREAST WITH RIBS AND TENDERLOINS

A “whole breast with ribs and tenderloins” is produced from a front half without wings (70302) by separating the entire breast from the back by cutting along the junction of the vertebral and sternal ribs. The neck skin and back are removed. The whole breast with ribs and tenderloins consists of the entire breast with rib meat and tenderloins.

70601-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

70601-12 Bone-in, Skinless

70601-21 Boneless, Skin-on, Color not specified

70601-22 Boneless, Skinless

CHICKEN – BONE-IN WHOLE BREAST WITH RIBS AND WINGS

A “bone-in whole breast with ribs and wings” is produced from a front half (70301) by separating the entire breast from the back by cutting along the junction of the vertebral and sternal ribs. The neck skin and back are removed. The whole breast with ribs and wings consists of the entire breast with ribs, tenderloins, and wings.

70602-11 Bone-in, Skin-on, Color not specified

CHICKEN – BONELESS WHOLE BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WITHOUT TENDERLOINS

A “boneless whole breast with rib meat, without tenderloins” is produced from a front half without wings (70302) by separating the entire breast from the back by cutting along the junction of the vertebral and sternal ribs. The back, tenderloins, neck skin, and bones are removed. The boneless whole breast with rib meat, without tenderloins consists of an entire boneless breast with rib meat.

70603-21 Boneless, Skin-on, Color not specified