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Uzura-niku (Quail Meat)
うずら 肉 (Uzura-niku)
Also known as: Uzura-niku, Quail meat, Coturnix japonica, 鶉肉
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | うずら 肉 |
| Common Japanese notations | うずら 肉, 鶉肉, ウズラ肉 |
| Origin | Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica); modern domestic farming; principal regions Aichi (Toyohashi — major Japanese quail producer), Toyota; primarily for egg production with meat as paired product |
| Typical functions | Premium foodservice — French-influenced cuisine, Yakitori and tempura specialty |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Aichi major production region. Not a designated allergen (note: quail egg allergy considered separately). |
Uzura-niku (うずら 肉 / 鶉肉) is Japanese quail meat (Coturnix japonica). Aichi (Toyohashi) is the major production region. Premium foodservice — French-influenced cuisine, yakitori, tempura.
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- Whole quail and quail breast frozen retail
Ingredient profile
Coturnix japonica Japanese quail.
OEM applications
French-influenced foodservice.
Yakitori specialty.
For OEM: foodservice and processed-food supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Aichi major production. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Major established global quail trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US quail market. |
| China | Major Chinese quail production. |
| Korea | Established Korean quail market. |
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- What is Uzura-niku (Quail Meat)?
- Uzura-niku (うずら 肉 / 鶉肉) is Japanese quail meat (Coturnix japonica). Aichi (Toyohashi) is the major production region. Premium foodservice — French-influenced cuisine, yakitori, tempura.
- What is the regulatory status of Uzura-niku (Quail Meat) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Aichi major production region. Not a designated allergen (note: quail egg allergy considered separately).
- What products typically use Uzura-niku (Quail Meat)?
- Whole quail and quail breast frozen retail
- Where does Uzura-niku (Quail Meat) come from?
- Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica); modern domestic farming; principal regions Aichi (Toyohashi — major Japanese quail producer), Toyota; primarily for egg production with meat as paired product
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Uzura-niku (Quail Meat)?
- JSCI: うずら 肉
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — うずら 肉
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.