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Iriko (Small Dried Sardine for Dashi)
いりこ (Iriko)
Also known as: Iriko, Small dried sardine, Niboshi (broader name), いりこ, 煎り子
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | いりこ |
| Common Japanese notations | いりこ, 煎り子, イリコ |
| Origin | Small dried sardines/anchovies prepared by boiling-then-drying; the Setouchi (Seto Inland Sea) regional name 'iriko' overlaps with the more general 'niboshi' (with niboshi being the broader category and iriko being the specifically Setouchi tradition for udon-dashi); principal Kagawa Iriko-no-Sato heritage area |
| Typical functions | Udon dashi production (defining Sanuki udon dashi raw material), Premium home dashi and miso soup |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Setouchi/Kagawa regional positioning. Fish allergen recommended. |
Iriko (いりこ) is small dried sardine for dashi — the Setouchi (Seto Inland Sea) regional name overlapping with niboshi. Defining raw material for Sanuki udon dashi. Kagawa heritage.
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- Dried iriko retail packs (Setouchi and Kagawa origin)
Ingredient profile
Small dried sardines/anchovies, Setouchi tradition.
OEM applications
Sanuki udon dashi.
Home dashi.
For OEM: dried iriko retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Setouchi regional positioning. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty in Japanese-cuisine channels. |
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| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Established trade. |
| Korea | Korea has its own myeolchi tradition (similar). |
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- What is Iriko (Small Dried Sardine for Dashi)?
- Iriko (いりこ) is small dried sardine for dashi — the Setouchi (Seto Inland Sea) regional name overlapping with niboshi. Defining raw material for Sanuki udon dashi. Kagawa heritage.
- What is the regulatory status of Iriko (Small Dried Sardine for Dashi) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Setouchi/Kagawa regional positioning. Fish allergen recommended.
- What products typically use Iriko (Small Dried Sardine for Dashi)?
- Dried iriko retail packs (Setouchi and Kagawa origin)
- Where does Iriko (Small Dried Sardine for Dashi) come from?
- Small dried sardines/anchovies prepared by boiling-then-drying; the Setouchi (Seto Inland Sea) regional name 'iriko' overlaps with the more general 'niboshi' (with niboshi being the broader category and iriko being the specifically Setouchi tradition for udon-dashi); principal Kagawa Iriko-no-Sato heritage area
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Iriko (Small Dried Sardine for Dashi)?
- JSCI: いりこ
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- Editorial — Setouchi Iriko production reference
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.