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Ke-gani (Hairy Crab)
毛がに (Ke-gani)
Also known as: Ke-gani, Hairy crab, Erimacrus isenbeckii, 毛蟹, Kuri-gani
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 毛がに |
| Common Japanese notations | 毛がに, 毛蟹, ケガニ |
| Origin | Hairy crab (Erimacrus isenbeckii); harvested in Hokkaido coastal waters (year-round with regional seasons); principal landings Hokkaido (Funka Bay, Erimo, Okhotsk coast) |
| Typical functions | Premium Hokkaido foodservice — boiled whole, cracked-leg sashimi, kani-miso (crab innards) chinmi, Premium gift retail (Hokkaido kegani) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Hokkaido origin essential for premium positioning. **Crustacean is JAS-mandatory allergen.** |
Ke-gani (毛がに / 毛蟹) — hairy crab (Erimacrus isenbeckii) — is one of Japan's premium Hokkaido crabs, distinguished by the hair-covered shell and the prized kani-miso (crab innards). Premium foodservice and gift retail.
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- Live and pre-cooked boiled kegani (premium foodservice and gift)
- Frozen kegani retail
Ingredient profile
Erimacrus isenbeckii hairy crab.
OEM applications
Premium boiled whole crab.
Cracked-leg sashimi.
Kani-miso chinmi delicacy.
Hokkaido gift retail.
For OEM: live and pre-cooked retail OEM, premium gift retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Hokkaido origin. **Crustacean is JAS-mandatory allergen.**
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche premium specialty. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche premium specialty. |
| China | Premium specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche premium specialty. |
Market reference formulations
Example finished products will be added after verification of Hokkaido origin.
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Quick answers
- What is Ke-gani (Hairy Crab)?
- Ke-gani (毛がに / 毛蟹) — hairy crab (Erimacrus isenbeckii) — is one of Japan's premium Hokkaido crabs, distinguished by the hair-covered shell and the prized kani-miso (crab innards). Premium foodservice and gift retail.
- What is the regulatory status of Ke-gani (Hairy Crab) in Japan?
- Standard food labeling. Hokkaido origin essential for premium positioning. **Crustacean is JAS-mandatory allergen.**
- What products typically use Ke-gani (Hairy Crab)?
- Live and pre-cooked boiled kegani (premium foodservice and gift) / Frozen kegani retail
- Where does Ke-gani (Hairy Crab) come from?
- Hairy crab (Erimacrus isenbeckii); harvested in Hokkaido coastal waters (year-round with regional seasons); principal landings Hokkaido (Funka Bay, Erimo, Okhotsk coast)
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Ke-gani (Hairy Crab)?
- JSCI: 毛がに
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — 毛がに 各形態
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.