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Hoshi-ebi (Dried Shrimp)
干しえび (Hoshi-ebi)
Also known as: Hoshi-ebi, Dried shrimp, 干しえび
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 干しえび |
| Common Japanese notations | 干しえび, ホシエビ |
| Origin | Various small shrimp species sun-dried; principal supply Chinese and Southeast Asian imports; used as flavor seasoning across Asian cuisines |
| Typical functions | Chinese-influenced cooking flavor accent, Okonomiyaki and takoyaki seasoning, Furikake and seasoning blend ingredient |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. **Crustacean is JAS-mandatory allergen.** |
Hoshi-ebi (干しえび) is dried shrimp, used as Chinese-influenced cooking flavor accent, okonomiyaki/takoyaki seasoning, and furikake/seasoning blend ingredient. Principal supply Chinese imports. **Crustacean is JAS-mandatory allergen.**
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Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Dried small shrimp retail
What it is
Sun-dried small shrimp species.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Chinese-influenced cooking.
Okonomiyaki/takoyaki seasoning.
Furikake.
For OEM: industrial seasoning supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. **Crustacean is JAS-mandatory allergen.**
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Major established Asian-cuisine specialty. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established Asian-cuisine retail. |
| China | Major global producer. |
| Korea | Major Korean dried shrimp tradition. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 干しえび
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.