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Hiramasa (Yellowtail Amberjack)
ひらまさ (Hiramasa)
Also known as: Hiramasa, Yellowtail amberjack, Seriola lalandi, 平政
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ひらまさ |
| Common Japanese notations | ひらまさ, 平政, ヒラマサ |
| Origin | Yellowtail amberjack (Seriola lalandi); Pacific coastal harvest; summer-season counterpart to buri (winter); principal landings Kyushu, Shikoku |
| Typical functions | Premium summer sashimi/sushi — leaner profile vs winter buri, Foodservice premium specialty |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended. |
Hiramasa (ひらまさ / 平政) — yellowtail amberjack (Seriola lalandi) — is a summer-seasonal counterpart to buri (winter yellowtail). Premium summer sashimi/sushi with leaner profile.
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- Fresh whole hiramasa (foodservice)
What it is
Seriola lalandi yellowtail amberjack.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Summer sashimi/sushi.
Premium foodservice.
For OEM: foodservice supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US Pacific yellowtail market. |
| China | Established Chinese trade. |
| Korea | Established Korean trade. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ひらまさ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.