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Kinki / Kichiji (Premium Northern Rockfish)
きちじ (Kinki)
Also known as: Kinki, Kichiji, Premium northern rockfish, Sebastolobus macrochir, 喜知次
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | きちじ |
| Common Japanese notations | きちじ, 喜知次, キンキ, メンメ |
| Origin | Sebastolobus macrochir; deep-water rockfish from northern Pacific; principal Japanese landings Hokkaido (Rausu, Nemuro), Iwate; ultra-premium pricing reflects scarce supply and exceptional fatty flesh |
| Typical functions | Ultra-premium kaiseki — shioyaki, nimono, kobu-jime preparations, Premium foodservice signature, Premium gift retail (Hokkaido Rausu Kinki) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Hokkaido Rausu Kinki regional brand. Fish allergen recommended disclosure. |
Kinki / Kichiji (きちじ / 喜知次) — Sebastolobus macrochir — is an ultra-premium Hokkaido and Iwate northern rockfish, with exceptional fatty flesh commanding ¥10,000+/kg at premium retail. Hokkaido Rausu Kinki is the established premium brand.
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Product applications
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Fresh whole kinki (premium foodservice)
- Frozen kinki (premium retail)
What it is
Sebastolobus macrochir northern deep-water rockfish.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Premium kaiseki — shioyaki, nimono, kobu-jime.
For OEM: ultra-premium foodservice supply, gift retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Hokkaido Rausu regional brand. Fish allergen recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche ultra-premium specialty. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche ultra-premium specialty. |
| China | Premium specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche ultra-premium specialty. |
Example products
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — きちじ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.