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Kidai (Yellowback Sea Bream)
きだい (Kidai)
Also known as: Kidai, Yellowback sea bream, Dentex tumifrons, 黄鯛
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | きだい |
| Common Japanese notations | きだい, 黄鯛, キダイ, Renko-dai |
| Origin | Yellowback sea bream (Dentex tumifrons); harvested in Japanese coastal waters; foodservice and processed-food applications |
| Typical functions | Foodservice fillet supply, Kamaboko (fish paste) raw material |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Fish allergen recommended disclosure. |
Kidai (きだい / 黄鯛) is yellowback sea bream, a sea-bream family fish for foodservice and kamaboko fish paste production.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh and frozen kidai retail
What it is
Dentex tumifrons yellowback sea bream.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Foodservice.
Kamaboko raw material.
For OEM: ingredient 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 | Established Chinese trade. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — きだい
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.