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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.
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- Fresh and frozen kamasu retail
Ingredient profile
Sphyraena pinguis Japanese barracuda.
OEM applications
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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- What is Kamasu (Barracuda)?
- Kamasu (かます) is Japanese barracuda, autumn-seasonal premium foodservice fish for shioyaki and grilled preparations.
- What is the regulatory status of Kamasu (Barracuda) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended disclosure.
- What products typically use Kamasu (Barracuda)?
- Fresh and frozen kamasu retail
- Where does Kamasu (Barracuda) come from?
- Japanese barracuda (Sphyraena pinguis); harvested principally in Pacific coastal waters; autumn season
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Kamasu (Barracuda)?
- JSCI: かます
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — かます
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.