Meat and fish

Can I put chicken bones in the disposer?

A food waste disposer, also known as a garbage disposal, grinds scraps right in the sink: here is what happens with chicken bones.

Chicken bones

Yes, with the 750, 1000 and LC 50 models.

Small ones, a few at a time, with the cold water running.

  • 460 SR: not suitable
  • 550 EC: not suitable
  • 550 SR: not suitable
  • 700 EC: not suitable
  • 700 SR: not suitable
  • 750 EC: suitable
  • 750 SR: suitable
  • 1000 EC: suitable
  • 1000 SR: suitable
  • LC 50: suitable

suitablecrossed out: not suitable

Cold water, a little at a time, mixed loads.Food scraps only. Never fats or oils, never anything that isn't food.

How it behaves in the disposer

Chicken bones: what matters here is how hard it is, not how big, because the plate works by impact against the ring, much like a pestle. This needs a top-range model: the piece is picked up again and again until it is small enough to flow. This applies to small, thin bones, such as wings and small ribs; larger bones go in the food waste bin. The loud rattle as they turn is normal. Small ones, a few at a time, with the cold water running.

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