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Kamasu (Barracuda)
かます (Kamasu)
Also known as: Kamasu, Barracuda, Sphyraena pinguis, 梭子魚
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | かます |
| Common Japanese notations | かます, 梭子魚, カマス |
| Origin | Japanese barracuda (Sphyraena pinguis); harvested principally in Pacific coastal waters; autumn season |
| Typical functions | Premium foodservice — shioyaki and grilled preparations |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended disclosure. |
Kamasu (かます) is Japanese barracuda, autumn-seasonal premium foodservice fish for shioyaki and grilled preparations.
Classification
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh and frozen kamasu retail
What it is
Sphyraena pinguis Japanese barracuda.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Shioyaki and grilled.
For OEM: foodservice supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — かます
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.