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Hirame (Olive Flounder / Bastard Halibut)
ひらめ (Hirame)
Also known as: Hirame, Olive flounder, Bastard halibut, Paralichthys olivaceus, 鮃
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ひらめ |
| Common Japanese notations | ひらめ, 鮃, ヒラメ |
| Origin | Olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus); both wild and farmed; principal modern domestic farming regions Kagoshima, Oita, Ehime, Mie; significant Korean imported supply for volume sushi-grade |
| Typical functions | Premium Edomae sushi white-flesh fish — defining sushi staple, Sashimi engawa (fin-side fatty cut) — premium delicacy, Kobu-jime (kelp-cured) traditional preparation |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Wild vs farmed disclosure essential. Domestic vs Korean imported origin disclosure. Fish allergen recommended. |
Hirame (ひらめ / 鮃) — olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) — is a defining premium Edomae sushi white-flesh fish. Both wild and farmed (Kagoshima, Oita, Ehime, Mie domestic farms; significant Korean imports for volume). Engawa (fin-side fatty cut) is the premium delicacy.
Classification
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Product applications
Functions
Regulatory tags
Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh whole hirame (premium foodservice)
- Sushi-grade hirame fillet supply
What it is
Paralichthys olivaceus olive flounder. Wild and farmed.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Premium Edomae sushi white-flesh.
Engawa premium delicacy.
Kobu-jime kelp-cured.
For OEM: sushi-grade fillet supply, foodservice supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Wild/farmed disclosure. Korean imported disclosure. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty in Japanese-cuisine channels. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US Japanese-cuisine specialty. |
| China | Established global trade. |
| Korea | Korea is major hirame producer (gwangeo / 광어). |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ひらめ 各形態
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.