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Abura-age (Fried Thin Tofu)
油揚げ (Abura-age)
Also known as: Abura-age, Fried thin tofu, Inari-age, 油揚げ, あぶらあげ
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 油揚げ |
| Common Japanese notations | 油揚げ, あぶらあげ, ABURAAGE |
| Origin | Twice-fried thin tofu sheet; principal modern producers Sagamiya, Asahimatsu, regional tofu makers; the foundation for inari-zushi |
| Typical functions | Inari-zushi (sweet-marinated abura-age sushi) — defining application, Miso soup ingredient, Kitsune-udon / kitsune-soba topping, Ohitashi and ingredient applications |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. **Soybean is JAS-recommended-disclosure allergen.** Frying oil disclosure. |
Abura-age (油揚げ) is twice-fried thin tofu sheet — the foundation for inari-zushi (sweet-marinated abura-age sushi), kitsune-udon/soba topping, and miso soup ingredient.
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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.
- Fresh abura-age retail (volume household)
- Pre-marinated inari-age retail (sushi-grade)
- Frozen abura-age
What it is
Twice-fried thin tofu sheet.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Inari-zushi defining application.
Kitsune-udon/soba topping.
Miso soup ingredient.
For OEM: pre-marinated inari-age production OEM, fresh retail OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Soybean allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established Japanese-cuisine retail. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US Japanese-cuisine retail (inari sushi). |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- Editorial — Japan abura-age production reference
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.