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Bora (Flathead Grey Mullet)
ぼら (Bora)
Also known as: Bora, Flathead grey mullet, Mugil cephalus, 鯔, Karasumi (mullet roe — separate paired product)
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ぼら |
| Common Japanese notations | ぼら, 鯔, ボラ, Karasumi |
| Origin | Flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus); Pacific coastal harvest; principal Japanese landing region Nagasaki (Karasumi production heartland), Kagawa, Wakayama; the salt-cured roe (karasumi) is one of Japan's three great chinmi delicacies |
| Typical functions | Karasumi (salt-cured mullet roe) — one of Japan's three great chinmi premium delicacies, Foodservice sashimi and grilled (less common in modern Japan) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Nagasaki Karasumi heritage brand. Fish allergen recommended. |
Bora (ぼら / 鯔) — flathead grey mullet — is principally relevant for OEM as the source fish for karasumi (salt-cured mullet roe — one of Japan's three great chinmi delicacies, with Nagasaki Karasumi as iconic heritage area).
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Karasumi premium retail (Nagasaki gift retail)
What it is
Mugil cephalus flathead grey mullet.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Karasumi roe production (defining premium application).
For OEM: karasumi production OEM with Nagasaki regional positioning.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Nagasaki Karasumi regional brand. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Karasumi-style products (bottarga) established in Italy and Mediterranean. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Established Chinese mullet roe (烏魚子) market. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ぼら
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.