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Horohoro-chō (Guinea Fowl)
ほろほろちょう 肉 (Horohoro-chō)
Also known as: Horohoro-chō, Guinea fowl, Numida meleagris, ほろほろ鳥, 珠鶏
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ほろほろちょう 肉 |
| Common Japanese notations | ほろほろちょう 肉, ホロホロチョウ |
| Origin | Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris); modern specialty farming in some Japanese regions; significant French imports for premium foodservice |
| Typical functions | Premium French-cuisine specialty (gibier-style), High-end kaiseki and fusion |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen. |
Horohoro-chō (ほろほろちょう / 珠鶏) is guinea fowl, premium French-cuisine specialty in Japanese foodservice.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Frozen guinea fowl retail
What it is
Numida meleagris guinea fowl.
Typical uses in Japanese products
French-cuisine premium.
High-end kaiseki/fusion.
For OEM: foodservice supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Major established French/Italian guinea fowl trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ほろほろちょう 肉
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.