Chicken bone

Chicken bone is the skeletal structure of a chicken. In food production, bones are typically sourced from chickens raised for meat. They can be used to create stock or broth, which forms the base for many dishes.

Chicken bones are primarily used to make chicken stock or broth, which imparts a rich, savoury flavour and body to soups, stews, sauces, and gravies. This process extracts collagen and other compounds that contribute to mouthfeel and depth of flavour.

Chicken bone itself is not a regulated food additive in the UK. It is a source of nutrients like calcium and phosphorus, but these are generally consumed in small amounts when derived from stock. Regulatory bodies like the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) oversee the safety of all foods, including those containing chicken bone derivatives.