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Hamafuefuki (Spangled Emperor)

はまふえふき (Hamafuefuki)

Also known as: Hamafuefuki, Spangled emperor, Lethrinus nebulosus, 浜笛吹

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling nameはまふえふき
Common Japanese notationsはまふえふき, 浜笛吹, ハマフエフキ, Tamansaby (Okinawan)
OriginSpangled emperor (Lethrinus nebulosus); Pacific tropical-temperate harvest, principal regions Okinawa, Kyushu
Typical functionsPremium foodservice — sashimi, shioyaki, simmered preparations
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.

Hamafuefuki (はまふえふき) is spangled emperor, premium Okinawan and Kyushu foodservice fish.

Classification

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Used in (typical product categories)

Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.

  • Fresh whole hamafuefuki (foodservice)

What it is

Lethrinus nebulosus spangled emperor.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Premium foodservice — sashimi, shioyaki.

For OEM: regional foodservice supply.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUNiche specialty positioning.
USANiche specialty positioning.
ChinaEstablished Pacific tropical fish trade.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

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References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — はまふえふき

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.

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