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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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At a glance

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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Product applications

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Flavoring486

Regulatory tags

Culinary ingredient512

Origin

Marine-derived163

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Frozen and fresh hamachi fillet retail
Sushi-grade pre-prepared hamachi

Ingredient profile

Farmed Seriola quinqueradiata yellowtail.

Production: Kagoshima, Ehime, Oita, Mie farms.

OEM applications

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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Seasonality & supply calendar

Harvest months: Cultured: year-round; wild juvenile (ハマチ stage of buri): summer
Peak supply: Continuous (cultured)
Off-season: None (cultured supply)

Source: 農林水産省養殖生産統計. Kagoshima / Ehime / Kumamoto / Oita lead cultured yellowtail production.

Storage requirements

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Temperature: Chilled 0–2°C for sashimi; frozen −18°C for export
Conditions: Whole or 3-piece fillet; vacuum-packed
Shelf life: Chilled 5–7 days; frozen 6 months

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Primary regions: Kagoshima (~30%), Ehime (~20%), Kumamoto, Oita, Mie
Import dependence: 100% domestic for cultured grade

農林水産省養殖生産統計

Certifications commonly available

Certification schemes commonly obtainable for this raw material. Always confirm the specific supplier's current certificate before contracting.

Scheme	Availability
ASC	Common
Halal	Inherent
Kosher	Inherent

Alternative ingredients

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Buri (Wild Yellowtail)

Quick answers

What is Hamachi (Farmed Yellowtail)?: 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.
What is the regulatory status of Hamachi (Farmed Yellowtail) in Japan?: Standard food labeling. Farmed disclosure essential. Fish allergen recommended.
What products typically use Hamachi (Farmed Yellowtail)?: Frozen and fresh hamachi fillet retail / Sushi-grade pre-prepared hamachi
Where does Hamachi (Farmed Yellowtail) come from?: 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
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Hamachi (Farmed Yellowtail)?: JSCI: ぶり養殖

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References

文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) 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.