CQ Foods Inc. announced the introduction of the first ever, non-invasive, handheld device, the Certified Quality Reader (CQR), to instantaneously detect and measure woody breast in chicken breast broiler fillets. Woody breast is a muscle myopathy found in certain chicken breasts. While non-harmful to humans, the condition, often caused by high levels of hormones, makes the poultry tough and unpleasant to consume.
The Certified Quality Reader (CQR) is a handheld device that utilizes bio-electrical impedance analysis (BIA) to detect woody breast. This new technology provides producers, distributors, and retailers an easy and accurate spot check tool and methodology.