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Ahiru-niku (Domestic Duck)
あひる 肉 (Ahiru-niku)
Also known as: Ahiru-niku, Duck, Domestic duck, Anas platyrhynchos domesticus, アヒル肉
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | あひる 肉 |
| Common Japanese notations | あひる 肉, アヒル肉, 鴨肉 (ahiru is the duck species, kamo is the broader 'duck') |
| Origin | Domestic duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus); modern Japanese aquaculture; significant Chinese and Taiwanese imports for cost-positioned cuisine applications |
| Typical functions | Foodservice — French/Chinese-influenced cuisine, Kamo-nan (duck-and-leek) and kamo-soba traditional Japanese applications (often using ai-gamo hybrid duck) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen. |
Ahiru-niku (あひる 肉) is domestic duck, used in French/Chinese-influenced foodservice and Japanese kamo-nan applications.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Frozen and chilled duck breast/leg retail
What it is
Anas platyrhynchos domesticus domestic duck.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Foodservice — French/Chinese-influenced.
Kamo-soba.
For OEM: foodservice and processed-food supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Major established global duck trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US duck industry. |
| China | Major Chinese duck production. |
| Korea | Established Korean duck market. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — あひる 肉 各形態
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.