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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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At a glance

CategoryFood
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
OriginChicken skin from breast (mune-kawa) and thigh (momo-kawa)
Typical functionsYakitori-style chicken-skin skewer 'kawa' — defining yakitori menu item, Hakata-style fried chicken-skin retail (Hakata Tori-kawa), Fukuoka regional specialty
Regulatory status in JapanStandard 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

EUEstablished global chicken skin market.
USAEstablished US chicken skin market.
ChinaMajor Chinese chicken skin cuisine.
KoreaEstablished Korean chicken skin tradition.

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Quick answers

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

  1. 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.

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