Utilization of Spent Hen Meat for Soup: A Review

Soup can be prepared from different food ingredient in different forms, of which dry soup mixes are more preferred by consumers because of its convenience, ease in preparation, shelf stability and popular appetizing capability. Spent hen meat can effectively be utilized in preparation of instant soup mix powder to overcome its poor acceptability and lowers remunerative prices. Method of drying and temperature applied during drying have key role on quality, shelf stability and consumer acceptability of the final product. Pretreatments like shredding, pressure cooking, proper drying, treating with flavouring, tenderizing and thickening agents may involve in further improvement of the product quality.