Chicken

Join N1, leading suppliers of the best quality meat Cape Town and Johannesburg have to offer, as we delve into the wonderful world of Cluckonomics - the consumption of chicken, its nutritional value, and some fun ‘did you know’ facts.

Consumption

We all love a juicy, tender cut of meat, but have you ever wondered what makes it so tender? Turns out, in addition to buying from a reputable supplier such as N1 which has the best quality meat Cape Town has to offer, there are several other factors to consider: how old the animal is and its diet; the specific cut of meat; the muscle size and amount of connective tissue; and also the cooking temperature.

Which came first – the chicken or the egg? Known as a causality dilemma, this question was first posed as a philosophical matter in the 1st century by Plutarch, a Greek biographer and essayist. Debated for centuries since, there is no answer – sorry to disappoint – but what we do have is far more satisfying. In a complete swing from the philosophical to the trivial, here are 15 fun facts about our favourite fowl, courtesy of The Fact Site.

N1 are the leading suppliers of high-quality wholesale meat and frozen food products to a long-established list of successful clients in the Cape Town and Johannesburg areas. And while our top-quality products help bring magic to any fine-dining experience – think signature dishes like Orange Beef which pairs crisp-fried fillet with bittersweet preserved orange; or Carne Asada which combines marinated steak with fried plantains, homemade black beans and fresh guacamole – it’s always interesting to look back in time and see what the signature dishes were of various historical figures.

When you think of the Mediterranean I’ll bet images of clear blue skies and azure warm water pops into your head – that along with Ouza and siestas of course, and probably in that order too. But the other thing that the Mediterranean is famous for is the food its inhabitants prefer to eat. Healthy and wholesome, the Mediterranean diet is said to be one of the healthiest eating plans one can follow, so let’s delve into what it is and how best to follow it.

A favourite for many of us thanks to its high protein content and lower saturated fat levels, the humble chicken is said to overtake pork as the world’s most consumed meat by 2023 – and it’s easy to see why, especially when you read about restaurants like Cocotte in Sea Point who specialise in French-inspired rotisserie chicken or Roast & Co who pioneered the mono menu movement and provide a wholesome chicken dining experience. So, in honour of this delicious and much loved white meat, here are 5 fun facts about our favourite poultry.

Even the greatest chefs need a helping hand from time to time, and thanks to Epicurious – a digital brand for consumers interested in food and cooking related topics and started by Condé Nast in 1995 – here are some of the best things you can do to be a better cook right now.

Sausages have been around since day dot, okay not quite that long, but close, because sausages are even older than ancient Greece or Rome – the delicious morsels were first made by the Sumerians (today’s Iraq) about 5,000 years ago. They come in all shapes and sizes, and we just love them – all of them. So if you want to brush up on a few sausage facts, then here you go:

There’s a day celebrating most things we enjoy eating or drinking, so imagine our delight to discover that there’s a World Whisky Day as well. Founded in 2012 by Blair Bowman, a whisky consultant and author of the Pocket Guide to Whisky, World Whisky Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May each year – and this year’s celebration falls on Saturday 19th May.

We may be in the business of supplying the best quality meat in Cape Town and Johannesburg, but it’s no secret that we love our food trivia and we’re always on the lookout for weird and interesting food facts – so here’s the latest that we’ve added to our treasure trove.