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Hamachi (Farmed Yellowtail)
ぶり はまち 養殖 (Hamachi)
Also known as: Hamachi, Farmed yellowtail, Young Buri, Seriola quinqueradiata farmed, はまち, ぶり 養殖
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ぶり 養殖 |
| Common Japanese notations | はまち, ぶり 養殖, ハマチ, 鰤 養殖 |
| Origin | Farmed yellowtail (Seriola quinqueradiata); the volume aquaculture yellowtail category, distinguished from wild buri primarily by farmed-source disclosure; principal farming regions Kagoshima (volume leader, including Kanpachi farming), Ehime (Uwajima), Oita, Mie, Wakayama; year-round availability vs. seasonal wild |
| Typical functions | Volume sushi/sashimi yellowtail, Foodservice and household retail, Export to USA (hamachi is established US sushi term) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Farmed disclosure essential. Fish allergen recommended. |
Hamachi (はまち / ぶり 養殖) — farmed yellowtail (Seriola quinqueradiata) — is the volume aquaculture yellowtail. Year-round availability distinguishes from seasonal wild buri. Kagoshima leads farming production. 'Hamachi' is established US sushi-cuisine term.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Frozen and fresh hamachi fillet retail
- Sushi-grade pre-prepared hamachi
What it is
Farmed Seriola quinqueradiata yellowtail.
Production: Kagoshima, Ehime, Oita, Mie farms.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Volume sushi/sashimi.
Foodservice and household.
US export.
For OEM: pre-prepared sushi/sashimi supply, frozen retail OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Farmed disclosure essential. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty in Japanese-cuisine channels. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US sushi specialty as 'hamachi.' |
| China | Established global trade. |
| Korea | Established trade. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ぶり 養殖
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.