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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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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 干しだら |
| Common Japanese notations | 干しだら, 干鱈, 棒鱈, ホシダラ |
| Origin | Sun-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 functions | Bo-dara (rod-dried cod) — Kyoto traditional cuisine ingredient (imo-bo, etc.), Heritage preserved fish |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard 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.
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- 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
| EU | Major established dried cod (bacalhau, klippfisk) trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US salt cod market. |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Korea has substantial bukeo (dried cod/pollock) tradition. |
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References
- 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.