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Hoshi-dara (Dried Cod)

干しだら (Hoshi-dara)

Also known as: Hoshi-dara, Dried cod, Bo-dara, Bocard, 干鱈

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At a glance

CategoryFood
Japanese labeling name干しだら
Common Japanese notations干しだら, 干鱈, 棒鱈, ホシダラ
OriginSun-dried Pacific cod (madara) and Atlantic cod (gadus morhua imports); traditional preserved fish; principal modern production Hokkaido for domestic, with Norwegian and Icelandic imports for value-positioned
Typical functionsBo-dara (rod-dried cod) — Kyoto traditional cuisine ingredient (imo-bo, etc.), Heritage preserved fish
Regulatory status in JapanStandard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Fish allergen recommended.

Hoshi-dara (干しだら / 干鱈) is dried cod, including bo-dara (rod-dried cod — Kyoto traditional cuisine ingredient for imo-bo and other dishes). Heritage preserved fish.

Classification

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Used in (typical product categories)

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

  • Dried cod retail (regional and traditional)

What it is

Sun-dried Pacific or Atlantic cod.

Typical uses in Japanese products

Bo-dara Kyoto traditional cuisine.

Heritage preserved fish.

For OEM: dried retail.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Origin disclosure. Fish allergen recommended.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EUMajor established dried cod (bacalhau, klippfisk) trade.
USAEstablished US salt cod market.
ChinaEstablished trade.
KoreaKorea has substantial bukeo (dried cod/pollock) tradition.

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References

  1. MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 干しだら

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

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