Chicken powder is a kind of compound seasoning with chicken flavor. When cooking, adding a little chicken powder in moderation can improve the flavor and taste, and eating a little in moderation will not cause any problems, but chicken powder contains a certain amount of sodium glutamate, and excessive intake will have a certain impact on health. Long-term excessive consumption can easily lead to changes in blood pressure and increase the risk of hypertension. Excessive intake by children will also affect the absorption of zinc.

2 The difference between chicken powder and chicken essence Chicken powder is a kind of compound seasoning, which is generally made of chicken powder, chicken bone powder, eggs and other materials, while chicken essence is based on monosodium glutamate, and its main components are monosodium glutamate and nucleotides.

Chicken powder with different functions is generally used to refresh vegetarian dishes, which can enrich the taste of vegetarian dishes, while chicken essence is more used to refresh meat.

Chicken powder with different appearance is light yellow powder, while chicken essence is generally light yellow particles, which is determined by different production processes and ingredients.

When is the best time to put chicken powder before cooking?

When cooking, the best time to put chicken powder should be before cooking. However, if the dishes need to be thickened, it is suggested that chicken powder can be added to dishes, soups and pasta, which has a good effect on freshness and can also enhance people's appetite.

But be careful not to put chicken powder at the beginning, because chicken contains sodium glutamate, and long-term high-temperature heating will turn it into sodium pyroglutamate, which is very unfavorable to health after eating.

Chicken powder is caked. Can it be used? If there is no deterioration, it can be used.

Because chicken powder is powdery, it is very easy to get wet and agglomerate if it is not stored properly. However, if the chicken powder does not appear moldy and smelly, it can still be eaten, as long as the caked chicken powder is broken up with a clean spoon. In addition, in daily life, it is recommended to keep the unopened chicken powder in a cool and dry place, which can reduce the chance of chicken powder being spoiled by moisture.