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Niwatori-yagen (Chicken Breast Cartilage)
鶏 副品目 なんこつ 胸肉 (Niwatori-yagen)
Also known as: Niwatori-yagen, Chicken breast cartilage, Keel cartilage, やげん, Yagen-nankotsu
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 鶏 副品目 なんこつ 胸肉 |
| Common Japanese notations | やげん, ヤゲン, 鶏軟骨 胸肉 |
| Origin | Chicken breast cartilage (keel bone area) |
| Typical functions | Yakitori 'yagen' — distinctive crunchy texture |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Niwatori-yagen (やげん) is chicken breast cartilage with distinctive crunchy texture — yakitori specialty.
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- Frozen chicken yagen-nankotsu retail
Ingredient profile
Chicken breast cartilage.
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Yakitori yagen.
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Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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- What is Niwatori-yagen (Chicken Breast Cartilage)?
- Niwatori-yagen (やげん) is chicken breast cartilage with distinctive crunchy texture — yakitori specialty.
- What is the regulatory status of Niwatori-yagen (Chicken Breast Cartilage) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Niwatori-yagen (Chicken Breast Cartilage)?
- Frozen chicken yagen-nankotsu retail
- Where does Niwatori-yagen (Chicken Breast Cartilage) come from?
- Chicken breast cartilage (keel bone area)
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Niwatori-yagen (Chicken Breast Cartilage)?
- JSCI: 鶏 副品目 なんこつ 胸肉
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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 なんこつ 胸肉
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.