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Niwatori-rebā (Chicken Liver)

鶏 副品目 肝臓 (Niwatori-rebā)

Also known as: Niwatori-rebā, Chicken liver, 鶏レバー, Tori-reba

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling name鶏 副品目 肝臓
Common Japanese notations鶏レバー, 鶏肝臓, トリレバー
OriginChicken liver offal
Typical functionsYakitori 'reba' (cooked), Reba-pâté (Western-influenced), Iron-rich functional positioning
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. Note: chicken liver retail and foodservice with raw or undercooked positioning carries Campylobacter food safety risk — well-cooked product positioning recommended. Not a designated allergen.

Niwatori-rebā (鶏レバー) — chicken liver — for yakitori reba (cooked), reba-pâté, and iron-rich functional positioning. Campylobacter food safety awareness for raw/undercooked.

Classification

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Used in (typical product categories)

Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.

  • Fresh and frozen chicken liver retail

What it is

Chicken liver offal.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Yakitori reba.

Reba-pâté.

Iron functional.

For OEM: cooked retail OEM, pâté production.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Campylobacter food safety awareness. Not a designated allergen.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUEstablished global chicken liver market.
USAEstablished US chicken liver market.
ChinaMajor Chinese chicken liver cuisine.
KoreaEstablished trade.

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References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 鶏 副品目 肝臓

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.

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