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Mary's Pasture Raised Slow Growth Heirloom Chicken

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Is Mary's Pasture Raised Slow Growth Heirloom Chicken healthy?

Mary's Pasture Raised Slow Growth Heirloom Chicken scores 90/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Heirloom slow-growth chicken from Mary's Free-Range.

How processed is Mary's Pasture Raised Slow Growth Heirloom Chicken?

Mary's Pasture Raised Slow Growth Heirloom Chicken is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

How does Mary's Pasture Raised Slow Growth Heirloom Chicken compare to other chicken & poultry?

Mary's Pasture Raised Slow Growth Heirloom Chicken ranks #4 of 19 chicken & poultry in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Bostock Brothers Organic Free-Range Chicken at 93/100.

Which ingredients drive Mary's Pasture Raised Slow Growth Heirloom Chicken's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Heirloom Slow-Growth Breed, Pasture Raised, Certified Humane count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Mary's Pasture Raised Slow Growth Heirloom Chicken

Scout Pick
90 Excellent
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Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Chicken & Poultry
Summary

Heirloom slow-growth chicken from Mary's Free-Range. Heritage-breed chickens raised on open California pasture with extra weeks of growth time for superior texture and depth of flavor. Certified Humane. No antibiotics, no hormones. Air-chilled. The slower growth rate results in firmer muscle development and superior nutritional density compared to fast-growing conventional breeds.

Key ingredients 4

Heirloom Slow-Growth Breed
Very Good

Takes 10-14 weeks vs 6-7 for conventional; produces firmer texture and more complex flavor

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Pasture Raised
Very Good

Outdoor access with foraging; higher omega-3 content and superior animal welfare

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Certified Humane
Very Good

Third-party welfare verification with rigorous outdoor access and enrichment standards

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Air-Chilled
Good

Moisture preserved naturally; no water weight added during processing

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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