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Kinmedai (Splendid Alfonsino)

きんめだい (Kinmedai)

Also known as: Kinmedai, Splendid alfonsino, Beryx splendens, 金目鯛

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At a glance

Category	Food
Japanese labeling name	きんめだい
Common Japanese notations	きんめだい, 金目鯛, キンメダイ
Origin	Splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens); deep-water pelagic fish; principal Japanese landings Shizuoka (Inatori — heritage premium brand), Chiba (Choshi), Kanagawa, Kochi
Typical functions	Premium foodservice — kinmedai-no-nitsuke (simmered in soy/sake/sugar) is iconic Izu Inatori dish, Sashimi and sushi — distinctive red skin presentation, Premium gift retail (Inatori Kinmedai)
Regulatory status in Japan	Standard food labeling. Inatori Kinmedai regional brand established. Fish allergen recommended disclosure.

Kinmedai (きんめだい / 金目鯛) — splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens) — is a premium Japanese deep-water fish with distinctive red skin and golden eyes. Shizuoka Inatori is the heritage premium brand. The OEM positioning includes premium foodservice (kinmedai-no-nitsuke is iconic Izu Inatori dish), sashimi/sushi presentation, and premium gift retail.

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Product applications

Functions

Flavoring486

Regulatory tags

Culinary ingredient512

Origin

Marine-derived163

Common OEM product categories

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Fresh whole kinmedai (foodservice)
Pre-cooked kinmedai-no-nitsuke retail
Inatori Kinmedai premium gift retail

Ingredient profile

Beryx splendens splendid alfonsino, deep-water pelagic fish with red skin.

OEM applications

Kinmedai-no-nitsuke — iconic Izu/Inatori dish.

Sashimi and sushi.

Premium gift retail.

For OEM: pre-cooked nitsuke retail OEM, premium gift retail.

Regulatory classification in Japan

Standard food labeling. Inatori regional brand. Fish allergen recommended.

Regulatory classification in other markets

EU	Imported as alfonsino. Established global trade.
USA	Niche specialty in Japanese-cuisine channels.
China	Niche specialty positioning.
Korea	Niche specialty positioning.

Market reference formulations

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Seasonality & supply calendar

Harvest months: Year-round; peak fat October – February
Peak supply: December – January
Off-season: Lowest fat in summer

Source: 水産庁 / Shizuoka・Chiba 漁連 landings. Stock concerns have led to size limits and gear restrictions.

Storage requirements

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Temperature: Chilled 0–1°C for sashimi; frozen −18°C
Conditions: Whole fish gel-iced; preserve roe season for premium grade
Shelf life: Chilled 5–7 days; frozen 6 months

Supply concentration

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Primary regions: Shizuoka (Shimoda, Inatori), Chiba (Choshi), Kochi, Mie
Import dependence: Domestic wild + NZ / Australian imports for foodservice

水産庁

Certifications commonly available

Certification schemes commonly obtainable for this raw material. Always confirm the specific supplier's current certificate before contracting.

Scheme	Availability
Halal	Inherent
Kosher	Inherent

Quick answers

What is Kinmedai (Splendid Alfonsino)?: Kinmedai (きんめだい / 金目鯛) — splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens) — is a premium Japanese deep-water fish with distinctive red skin and golden eyes. Shizuoka Inatori is the heritage premium brand. The OEM positioning includes premium foodservice (kinmedai-no-nitsuke is iconic Izu Inatori dish), sashimi/sushi presentation, and premium gift retail.
What is the regulatory status of Kinmedai (Splendid Alfonsino) in Japan?: Standard food labeling. Inatori Kinmedai regional brand established. Fish allergen recommended disclosure.
What products typically use Kinmedai (Splendid Alfonsino)?: Fresh whole kinmedai (foodservice) / Pre-cooked kinmedai-no-nitsuke retail / Inatori Kinmedai premium gift retail
Where does Kinmedai (Splendid Alfonsino) come from?: Splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens); deep-water pelagic fish; principal Japanese landings Shizuoka (Inatori — heritage premium brand), Chiba (Choshi), Kanagawa, Kochi
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Kinmedai (Splendid Alfonsino)?: JSCI: きんめだい

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References

文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — きんめだい

Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.