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Kihada Maguro (Yellowfin Tuna)
きはだ (Kihada Maguro)
Also known as: Kihada, Kihada maguro, Yellowfin tuna, Thunnus albacares, 黄肌鮪
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | きはだ |
| Common Japanese notations | きはだ, 黄肌鮪, キハダ, キハダマグロ |
| Origin | Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares); pelagic tuna species; principal Japanese landings Shizuoka Yaizu and global imports from Pacific, Indian, Atlantic Oceans; lower fat content than honmaguro/bluefin, suited to summer akami sushi and processed tuna |
| Typical functions | Volume sushi/sashimi — leaner akami profile, summer-favored, Canned tuna industry (volume processed-food), Negitoro and tataki applications |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Distinct from honmaguro (bluefin). Fish allergen recommended disclosure. |
Kihada maguro (きはだ / 黄肌鮪) — yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) — is a volume tuna species distinct from honmaguro (bluefin), with leaner akami profile suited to summer sushi and the volume canned-tuna industry. Shizuoka Yaizu is the major Japanese landing port.
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Product applications
Functions
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh and frozen kihada maguro (sushi-grade)
- Canned tuna ingredient supply
What it is
Thunnus albacares yellowfin tuna.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Sushi/sashimi akami — summer favored.
Canned tuna industry.
Negitoro, tataki.
For OEM: sushi-grade ingredient supply, canned tuna production.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Distinct from honmaguro. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Major established global yellowfin tuna trade. |
|---|---|
| USA | Major US tuna industry. Canned tuna and sushi-grade. |
| China | Major global trade. |
| Korea | Established trade. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — きはだ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.