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Atlantic Saba (Atlantic Mackerel)
たいせいようさば (Taiseiyō-saba)
Also known as: Atlantic saba, Atlantic mackerel, Scomber scombrus, 大西洋鯖, Norwegian saba
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | たいせいようさば |
| Common Japanese notations | たいせいようさば, 大西洋鯖, ノルウェーサバ |
| Origin | Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus); principal imports from Norway (Norwegian saba); fattier than Japanese masaba/gomasaba, suited to grilling |
| Typical functions | Volume saba shioyaki retail (cost-positioned), Saba-no-misoni |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. **Mackerel-family allergen recommended.** Imported origin (Norway) disclosure. |
Atlantic saba (たいせいようさば) — Norwegian Atlantic mackerel — is volume retail shioyaki saba, fattier than Japanese mackerel.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Frozen Atlantic saba fillet retail
What it is
Scomber scombrus Atlantic mackerel.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Saba shioyaki retail.
Saba miso-ni.
For OEM: pre-cooked shioyaki retail OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Norway origin disclosure. Mackerel-family allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Major established Atlantic mackerel trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US Atlantic mackerel market. |
| China | Major global trade. |
| Korea | Major Korean saba market. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — たいせいようさば
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.