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Shichimenchō-niku (Turkey)
しちめんちょう 肉 (Shichimenchō-niku)
Also known as: Shichimenchō-niku, Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, 七面鳥肉
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | しちめんちょう 肉 |
| Common Japanese notations | しちめんちょう 肉, 七面鳥肉, ターキー |
| Origin | Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo); essentially all Japanese supply imported (USA, Brazil); minor Christmas seasonal retail |
| Typical functions | Christmas seasonal retail, Foodservice deli/sandwich applications |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen. |
Shichimenchō-niku (しちめんちょう 肉) is turkey, essentially all imported (USA, Brazil). Christmas seasonal retail and foodservice deli applications.
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- Frozen turkey retail (Christmas seasonal)
Ingredient profile
Meleagris gallopavo turkey, imported.
OEM applications
Christmas seasonal.
Deli/sandwich foodservice.
For OEM: Christmas retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Major established global turkey trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Major US turkey industry. |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Niche specialty. |
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Quick answers
- What is Shichimenchō-niku (Turkey)?
- Shichimenchō-niku (しちめんちょう 肉) is turkey, essentially all imported (USA, Brazil). Christmas seasonal retail and foodservice deli applications.
- What is the regulatory status of Shichimenchō-niku (Turkey) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Imported origin disclosure. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Shichimenchō-niku (Turkey)?
- Frozen turkey retail (Christmas seasonal)
- Where does Shichimenchō-niku (Turkey) come from?
- Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo); essentially all Japanese supply imported (USA, Brazil); minor Christmas seasonal retail
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Shichimenchō-niku (Turkey)?
- JSCI: しちめんちょう 肉
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — しちめんちょう 肉
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.