Ingredient · Updated
Water Chilled
Found in 1 product
What is Water Chilled?
Water Chilled simply refers to water that has been cooled, typically to below room temperature through refrigeration or other means. It is not different in composition from regular water, only in temperature.
Chilled water is often used in food production and packaging processes for cooling and preserving fresh produce or meats. There is no health-related evidence specific to 'chilled' water as it shares properties with standard water.
On a label, 'Water Chilled' might indicate a method used during processing, especially in products like poultry, but it does not constitute a separate ingredient in terms of composition.
Commonly found in: Chicken & Poultry, Fresh Produce Packaging, Beverages, Food Processing
Water, in all its forms including chilled, is recognized as safe and is not subject to special regulation.
There is no specific research distinguishing chilled water from regular water in terms of health impact.
Water Chilled is not animal-derived and is compatible with vegan diets.
Sources: Water and Its Health Impacts
Scout's take
Conventional water chilling may add absorbed water weight; less flavor concentration than air-chilled
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- Chicken & Poultry 1 product
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