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Gomasaba (Blue Mackerel)
ごまさば (Gomasaba)
Also known as: Gomasaba, Blue mackerel, Spotted chub mackerel, Scomber australasicus, 胡麻鯖
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ごまさば |
| Common Japanese notations | ごまさば, 胡麻鯖, ゴマサバ |
| Origin | Blue mackerel (Scomber australasicus); pelagic mackerel species; harvested in Japanese coastal waters; **distinct from masaba (Scomber japonicus chub mackerel)** |
| Typical functions | Saba shime (vinegar-cured mackerel) — sushi and home preparation, Saba canned products, Shioyaki and miso-ni preparations |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. **Mackerel is JAS-recommended-disclosure allergen.** Distinct from masaba. |
Gomasaba (ごまさば / 胡麻鯖) is blue mackerel (Scomber australasicus), distinct from masaba chub mackerel. Volume mackerel for shime-saba, saba canning, and standard mackerel preparations. **Mackerel is JAS-recommended-disclosure allergen.**
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh and frozen gomasaba retail
- Pre-prepared shime-saba retail
What it is
Scomber australasicus blue mackerel, distinct from masaba (S. japonicus).
Typical uses in Japanese products
Shime-saba.
Canned saba.
Shioyaki, miso-ni.
For OEM: shime-saba production, canned saba production.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Mackerel allergen recommended disclosure. Distinct from masaba.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established global mackerel trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US mackerel market. |
| China | Major global trade. |
| Korea | Established trade. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ごまさば
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.