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Niwatori-kawa (Chicken Skin)
鶏 副品目 皮 (Niwatori-kawa)
Also known as: Niwatori-kawa, Chicken skin, 鶏皮, Tori-kawa
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 鶏 副品目 皮 |
| Common Japanese notations | 鶏皮, トリカワ, 鶏 皮 むね, 鶏 皮 もも |
| Origin | Chicken skin from breast (mune-kawa) and thigh (momo-kawa) |
| Typical functions | Yakitori-style chicken-skin skewer 'kawa' — defining yakitori menu item, Hakata-style fried chicken-skin retail (Hakata Tori-kawa), Fukuoka regional specialty |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen. |
Niwatori-kawa (鶏皮 / トリカワ) is chicken skin — yakitori-style 'kawa' defining menu item and Fukuoka Hakata Tori-kawa regional fried-skin specialty.
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- Frozen chicken skin retail
- Pre-cooked Hakata Tori-kawa retail
Ingredient profile
Chicken skin (breast or thigh).
OEM applications
Yakitori kawa.
Hakata Tori-kawa fried skin retail.
For OEM: foodservice supply, Hakata regional retail OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established global chicken skin market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US chicken skin market. |
| China | Major Chinese chicken skin cuisine. |
| Korea | Established Korean chicken skin tradition. |
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- What is Niwatori-kawa (Chicken Skin)?
- Niwatori-kawa (鶏皮 / トリカワ) is chicken skin — yakitori-style 'kawa' defining menu item and Fukuoka Hakata Tori-kawa regional fried-skin specialty.
- What is the regulatory status of Niwatori-kawa (Chicken Skin) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Niwatori-kawa (Chicken Skin)?
- Frozen chicken skin retail / Pre-cooked Hakata Tori-kawa retail
- Where does Niwatori-kawa (Chicken Skin) come from?
- Chicken skin from breast (mune-kawa) and thigh (momo-kawa)
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Niwatori-kawa (Chicken Skin)?
- JSCI: 鶏 副品目 皮
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — 鶏 副品目 皮 むね/もも
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.