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Kensaki-ika (Swordtip Squid)
けんさきいか (Kensaki-ika)
Also known as: Kensaki-ika, Swordtip squid, Uroteuthis edulis, 剣先烏賊
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | けんさきいか |
| Common Japanese notations | けんさきいか, 剣先烏賊, ケンサキイカ |
| Origin | Swordtip squid (Uroteuthis edulis); harvested in Sea of Japan; principal landing region Saga Yobuko (Yobuko-no-ika-ikizukuri heritage) |
| Typical functions | Premium ikizukuri (live squid sashimi) — defining Yobuko regional signature, Foodservice premium specialty |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Mollusc allergen recommended disclosure. |
Kensaki-ika (けんさきいか / 剣先烏賊) — swordtip squid (Uroteuthis edulis) — is a Saga Yobuko regional signature for premium ikizukuri (live squid sashimi).
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Live kensaki-ika (premium foodservice)
- Frozen kensaki-ika
What it is
Uroteuthis edulis swordtip squid.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Yobuko ikizukuri premium foodservice signature.
For OEM: foodservice supply.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Mollusc 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 — けんさきいか
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.