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Hokke (Atka Mackerel / Okhotsk Atka Mackerel)
ほっけ (Hokke)
Also known as: Hokke, Atka mackerel, Okhotsk atka mackerel, Pleurogrammus azonus, 𩸽
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | ほっけ |
| Common Japanese notations | ほっけ, 𩸽, ホッケ |
| Origin | Atka mackerel (Pleurogrammus azonus); Hokkaido coastal harvest; principal landing region Hokkaido (with stock declines and significant Russian imports) |
| Typical functions | Hokke shioyaki (salt-grilled hokke) — defining izakaya menu staple, Hokke open-dried (hiraki) — major retail format |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Hokkaido domestic vs Russian imported origin disclosure. Fish allergen recommended. |
Hokke (ほっけ / 𩸽) — Atka mackerel (Pleurogrammus azonus) — is a defining Japanese izakaya shioyaki fish. Hokke-no-hiraki (open-dried) is the major retail format. Hokkaido stock decline has driven Russian imports.
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.
- Frozen hokke open-dried (hiraki) retail (volume convenience)
- Pre-grilled hokke retail
What it is
Pleurogrammus azonus Atka mackerel.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Hokke shioyaki — izakaya staple.
Open-dried hiraki retail.
For OEM: open-dried hiraki retail OEM, pre-grilled retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure essential. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche Japanese-cuisine specialty. |
| China | Established global trade. |
| Korea | Established Korean trade. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — ほっけ 各形態
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.