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Binnaga (Albacore Tuna)
びんなが (Binnaga)
Also known as: Binnaga, Albacore tuna, Thunnus alalunga, 鬢長, Tonbo (alternative name), White tuna
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | びんなが |
| Common Japanese notations | びんなが, 鬢長, ビンナガ, トンボ |
| Origin | Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga); pelagic tuna species; the principal raw material for premium 'white meat' canned tuna industry; Shizuoka Yaizu major Japanese landing port |
| Typical functions | Premium canned tuna ('white meat tuna' — Shizuoka tuna industry signature), Sushi/sashimi (less common than other tuna species) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended. |
Binnaga (びんなが / 鬢長) — albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) — is the principal raw material for Japan's premium 'white meat' canned tuna industry, with Shizuoka Yaizu as the major landing port. Distinct premium canned tuna positioning vs. yellowfin.
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Product applications
Functions
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Frozen binnaga for processing
- Premium canned tuna ingredient
What it is
Thunnus alalunga albacore tuna.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Premium canned tuna 'white meat.'
Sushi/sashimi (less common).
For OEM: canned tuna production supply (premium positioning).
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Major established global albacore trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Major US albacore tuna industry — premium canned tuna. |
| China | Established global trade. |
| Korea | Established trade. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — びんなが
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.