Premium Japanese Meats and Poultry
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Jidori (Chicken)
"The Chicken of the Earth." The most premium chickens in Japan.
To qualify as a Jidori Chicken, the following is required:
- Must be at least 50% of "Gairaishu" lineage. "Gairaishu" points to 38 specific breeds of chickens (Jidori) that arrived in Japan prior to 1912.
- After 28th day, must be raised in an area where there are no more than 10 birds / square meter, and free to move around.
- Must be raised for more than 80 days before slaugher.
Wagyu
Refers to the several breeds of Japanese cows that render extremely marbled meats that are high in Omega 3 and Omega 6, and low in saturated fats.
Hinaidori
The local Jidori (premium chicken) of Akita Prefecture. Known for its rich, meaty flavor and firm texture.
Along with the Nagoya Kochin and Satsuma Jidori, considered one of the 3 best Jidori in Japan.
Nagoya Kochin
The local Jidori (premium chicken) of Aichi Prefecture. Known for its delicious, slightly fatty meats.
Along with Hinaidori (Akita Prefecture) and Satsuma Jidori (Kagoshima Prefecture), considered one of the top 3 Jidori in Japan.
Satsuma Jidori
The local Jidori (premium chicken) of Kagoshima Prefecture.
Along with Hinaidori (Akita Prefecture) and Nagoya Kochin (Aichi Prefecture), considered one of the top 3 Jidori in Japan.