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Buri (Wild Yellowtail / Mature Yellowtail)
ぶり 成魚 (Buri)
Also known as: Buri, Wild yellowtail, Mature yellowtail, Seriola quinqueradiata adult, 鰤, Kan-buri (winter premium)
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ぶり 成魚 |
| Common Japanese notations | ぶり, 鰤, ブリ, 寒ぶり, 成魚 |
| Origin | Wild adult yellowtail (Seriola quinqueradiata); winter peak (December-February — kan-buri); principal landing regions Toyama (Himi Kan-buri — premium GI specialty), Niigata Sado-shima, Ishikawa Noto Peninsula; deeply seasonal and weather-dependent |
| Typical functions | Premium winter sashimi/sushi — kan-buri is iconic winter delicacy, Buri-no-arani (head/bone simmered), Buri-shabu (shabu-shabu yellowtail), Kan-buri New Year cuisine, Premium gift retail (Himi Kan-buri Toyama) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Wild buri vs farmed hamachi disclosure essential. Toyama Himi Kan-buri regional brand. Fish allergen recommended. |
Buri (ぶり / 鰤) — wild adult yellowtail — has dramatically different positioning from farmed hamachi. Kan-buri (winter wild) is iconic premium with Toyama Himi as the heritage area (Himi Kan-buri commands ultra-premium pricing).
Classification
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Product applications
Functions
Regulatory tags
Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh whole kan-buri (winter premium foodservice and gift)
- Pre-prepared sushi/sashimi buri
- Himi Kan-buri premium gift retail
What it is
Wild adult Seriola quinqueradiata yellowtail.
Stage names: kanpachi (juvenile) → mejiro → warasa → buri (adult).
Heritage areas: Toyama (Himi Kan-buri), Niigata Sado, Ishikawa Noto.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Kan-buri winter premium sashimi/sushi.
Buri-no-arani simmered.
Buri-shabu.
New Year cuisine.
Premium Himi Kan-buri gift retail.
For OEM: ultra-premium Himi gift retail, foodservice cold-chain supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Wild vs farmed disclosure essential. Himi Kan-buri regional brand. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche premium specialty. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche premium specialty. |
| China | Premium specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche premium specialty. |
Example products
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ぶり 成魚 各形態
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.