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Niwatori-sunagimo (Chicken Gizzard)
鶏 副品目 すなぎも (Niwatori-sunagimo)
Also known as: Niwatori-sunagimo, Chicken gizzard, Sunagimo, 鶏砂肝, 砂肝
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 鶏 副品目 すなぎも |
| Common Japanese notations | 砂肝, すなぎも, スナギモ |
| Origin | Chicken gizzard offal |
| Typical functions | Yakitori 'sunagimo', Foodservice ingredient |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen. |
Niwatori-sunagimo (砂肝) is chicken gizzard — defining yakitori 'sunagimo' and foodservice offal.
Classification
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Product applications
Functions
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Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Frozen chicken gizzard retail
What it is
Chicken gizzard offal.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Yakitori sunagimo.
Foodservice.
For OEM: foodservice supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established global chicken gizzard market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US chicken gizzard market. |
| China | Major Chinese chicken gizzard cuisine. |
| Korea | Established Korean trade. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 鶏 副品目 すなぎも
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.